Origin
Canton, CT
Late night in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, CT to Norwich, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, CT
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Norwich, CT
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Trip Overview
Canton, CT to Norwich, CT is 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m via CT 2, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to itself. Expect a fairly direct path with a high percentage of highway driving, making it a practical option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 37.9 mi | 46m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Albany Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 37.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, CT and Norwich, CT.
1
Start on US 44; US 202
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
2
Continue on US 44; US 202
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 44
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Morgan Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 44
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 44
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 84; US 6; US 44
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 55
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto CT 2
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 2
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 2
13
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
14
Turn slight left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
15
Continue on Union Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto Main Street
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn slight left onto Market Street
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
Market Street
19
Turn left onto CT 2
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chelsea Harbor Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Canton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 44 / South Morgan Street
Turn left onto US 44 / South Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward I 84 East: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 East: Boston
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~30m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Albany Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Norwich on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.9 miles on CT 2, which forms the backbone of this trip. The route begins on local roads like Albany Avenue and West Main Street before merging onto CT 2, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the way. It's a drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Albany Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 miles in near US 44 / South Morgan Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles (US 44 / South Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Norwich, CT
Full guide →Norwich, also known as The Rose of New England is a city in southeastern Connecticut surrounded by other thriving Connecticut cities such as Hartford, New Haven, and New London. In 2018, the population was 38,000. Norwich was founded in 1659 when settlers from Old Saybrook, Connecticut, purchased land from Chief Uncas, leader of the Mohegan Native American tribe. Because of this, with a short drive you can enter Uncasville where the magnificent Mohegan Sun Casino is located.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on CT 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Albany Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norwich, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles (US 44 / South Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (US 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwich, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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