Origin
Norwich, CT
Morning in Norwich on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwich, CT to Canton, 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 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwich, CT
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Canton, CT
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Trip Overview
Norwich, CT to Canton, CT is 53 miles and takes about 1h 13m via CT 2, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Connecticut, making it a straightforward point-to-point drive. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger New England road trip. Consider this drive if you need to get between these two points efficiently without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 37.3 mi | 44m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Albany Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 84 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 37.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich, CT and Canton, CT.
1
Start on Courthouse Square
25 ft
·
2 sec
·
Courthouse Square
2
Turn slight right onto Main Street
295 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on Franklin Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Franklin Street
5
Turn left onto Bath Street
391 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bath Street
6
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
7
Turn right onto CT 2; CT 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
8
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32
37 mi
·
44 min
·
CT 2; CT 32
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 84; US 6
11
Take the exit onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 44
Exit 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 44
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 44; US 202
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 44; US 202
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 26.5 miles from Norwich, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Franklin Street
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bath Street
Turn left onto Bath Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 2; CT 32
Turn left onto CT 2; CT 32 toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Har...
8
38.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
8
39.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 44
Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
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: 18.5 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 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
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
Canton, CT
Morning in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer 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?
About 75% of this 53-mile drive is on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on CT 2, with the longest continuous stretch on this road measuring 37.3 miles. As you approach Canton, expect the highway to transition to surface roads like Albany Avenue and East Main Street, likely bringing denser local traffic and more frequent intersections.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Albany Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (Bath Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
433 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
864 ft
Total Descent
542 ft
Highest Point
433 ft
~26.5 mi in
Elevation Range
408 ft
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 Norwich, CT to Canton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
39.9 mi in
|
~50m
|
via US 44
About the Cities
Starting 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 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 (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 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 Canton, 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 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (Bath Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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