Origin
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Manchester, 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
52m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, CT
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Norwich, CT
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Trip Overview
Manchester, CT to Norwich, CT is 37.5 miles and takes about 52 minutes via CT 2, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its duration and mostly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick transition between these two points without requiring an overnight stay. You'll find it a straightforward drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 28.5 mi | 34m |
| Manchester Road | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chelsea Harbor Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 28.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, CT and Norwich, CT.
1
Start on US 6; US 44
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn left onto CT 83
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 83
4.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
Merge onto CT 2
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 2
14 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 2
7
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
8
Turn slight left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
9
Continue on Union Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
10
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
11
Turn right onto Main Street
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto Market Street
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
Market Street
13
Turn left onto CT 2
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chelsea Harbor Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Manchester, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 83 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 83 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 2
Merge onto CT 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
37.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CT 2 / Chelsea Harbor Drive
Turn left onto CT 2 / Chelsea Harbor Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
59°F
Colchester, CT
19 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.
Road read
52m 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 primarily on the highway, with 76% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a stretch of 28.5 miles on CT 2 before transitioning to surface streets like Manchester Road and Main Street. Expect a relatively continuous flow of traffic and exits for a significant portion of the trip.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Manchester Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 83 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Manchester, CT to Norwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown: Ct 2 East along the way.
Downtown: Ct 2 East
35.6 mi in
|
~48m
|
via CT 2; CT 32
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 52m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 28.5 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: near the start (CT 83 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (CT 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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