Origin
Norwich, CT
Morning in Norwich on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwich, CT to Killingly Center, 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
36m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Killingly Center, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit through eastern Connecticut, the 29-mile trip from Norwich to Killingly Center is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this drive in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an economical route that connects these two Northeast communities efficiently. Since the journey is short and focused on major thoroughfares, you won’t have to worry about complex navigation or long-haul fatigue. It is a practical option for anyone needing to get between these points quickly rather than looking for a scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 395 | 22.8 mi | 25m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Norwich Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Taftville-Occum Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Boswell Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hartford Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Courthouse Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 395
— 22.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich, CT and Killingly Center, 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 Main Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on CT 12
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on CT 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boswell Avenue
7
Continue on CT 12
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Norwich Avenue
8
Continue on CT 97
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwich Avenue
9
Continue on CT 97
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Taftville-Occum Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
11
Merge onto I 395
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 395
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 395
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 395
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 41
Toward CT 101: Dayville, East Killingly
14
Turn sharp right onto CT 101
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hartford Pike
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CT 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.4 — 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
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 395
Keep slight left at fork onto I 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CT 101: Dayville, East Killingly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward CT 101: Dayville, East Killingly
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CT 101 / Hartford Pike
Turn sharp right onto CT 101 / Hartford Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Killingly Center, CT
Morning in Killingly Center on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 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
36m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 79% of your time spent on major roads like I-395. You will spend the bulk of your journey on a single 22.8-mile stretch of interstate, which offers a consistent, high-speed pace. As you transition from the initial local segments on Norwich Avenue and North Main Street, the drive settles into an interstate grind that prioritizes speed over variety. Expect a very predictable experience behind the wheel, as the route is designed for utility rather than exploration. Once you exit the interstate to finish the final leg into Killingly Center, the road conditions shift to local streets for the home stretch.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on I 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 395 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
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 36m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (I 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 36m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on I 395. 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (I 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Killingly Center, 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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