Origin
Wethersfield, CT
Evening in Wethersfield on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wethersfield, CT to Norwich, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wethersfield, CT
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Norwich, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wethersfield, CT to Norwich, CT covers 39.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, CT 3, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 39.4 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and CT 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.1 miles on CT 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and CT 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hart Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hart Street
Turn right onto Hart Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 25N
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 34.1 mi | 41m |
| CT 3 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 91 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hart Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chelsea Harbor Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 34.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wethersfield, CT and Norwich, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
460 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Hart Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hart Street
3
Turn left onto Great Meadow Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Great Meadow Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 91
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25N
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto CT 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CT 2
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
CT 2
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 2
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 2
12
Take the exit onto CT 2; CT 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 2; CT 32
Toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
13
Turn slight left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
14
Continue on Union Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
15
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn right onto Main Street
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn slight left onto Market Street
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
Market Street
18
Turn left onto CT 2
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chelsea Harbor Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Wethersfield, CT · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Wethersfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norwich, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norwich, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norwich, CT
Evening in Norwich on Thursday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Colchester, CT
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wethersfield, CT to Norwich, CT covers 39.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, CT 3, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Wethersfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wethersfield, CT to Norwich, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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