Origin
Colchester, CT
Late night in Colchester on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colchester, CT to Norwich, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colchester, CT
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Norwich, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.8-mile journey from Colchester to Norwich, Connecticut, will only take about 21 minutes, making it a perfect short hop within the Northeast region. You can easily tackle this drive in a single day, and with an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's a budget-friendly option. The route is primarily on local roads, suggesting a more intimate, community-focused experience rather than a highway cruise. It's the kind of drive that feels more like navigating through familiar neighborhoods than embarking on a grand adventure, ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Norwich Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chelsea Harbor Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hayward Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 12.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester, CT and Norwich, CT.
1
Start on Hayward Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hayward Avenue
2
Turn left onto Norwich Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwich Avenue
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
Merge onto CT 2
12 mi
·
14 min
·
CT 2
6
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
7
Turn slight left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
8
Continue on Union Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
9
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
10
Turn right onto Main Street
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn slight left onto Market Street
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
Market Street
12
Turn left onto CT 2
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chelsea Harbor Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Norwich Avenue
Turn left onto Norwich Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Chestnut Hill Road
Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 2; CT 32
Take the exit onto CT 2; CT 32 toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CT 2 / Chelsea Harbor Drive
Turn left onto CT 2 / Chelsea Harbor Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
23m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire trip, as there's no highway share involved. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through residential and commercial areas, so pay close attention to your GPS. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the short overall distance and local road profile, you'll likely be encountering various intersections and speed limit changes frequently. This is a drive where staying alert to your surroundings is key, as the road is constantly adapting to the local landscape.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Norwich Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Norwich Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Norwich Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Chestnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colchester, CT to Norwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown: Ct 2 East along the way.
Downtown: Ct 2 East
14 mi in
|
~18m
|
via CT 2; CT 32
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on CT 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Norwich Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Chestnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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