Origin
Norwich, CT
Late night in Norwich on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwich, CT to Manchester, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.4 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
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.
Norwich, CT
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Manchester, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Norwich and Manchester, Connecticut, you are in for a straightforward 32.9-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 51 minutes, this trip is ideal for a quick day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, Franklin Street, and Bath Street rather than relying on major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this remains a highly economical way to traverse this portion of the Northeast. Since the entire route takes place within Connecticut, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout your transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| Manchester Road | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bath Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 28.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich, CT and Manchester, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
CT 2; CT 32
Toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 10
Toward CT 83: East Glastonbury, Manchester
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CT 83
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on CT 83
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 6; US 44
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Center Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 6; US 44
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Center Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 44
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.3 — 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
|
Franklin Street
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CT 83: East Glastonbury, Manchester
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 10
Toward CT 83: East Glastonbury, Manchester
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 83 / Manchester Road
Turn right onto CT 83 / Manchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 44 / East Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
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
Manchester, CT
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
41°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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate local streets for the duration of the 51-minute trip. Because the road is composed entirely of local thoroughfares, your pace will be dictated by the flow of town traffic rather than open-road cruising. You will find that the lack of a longest uninterrupted stretch makes this a more technical drive than a standard interstate commute. Be prepared to focus on your navigation as you transition through the various turns required along the path.
75% 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: 28.1 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and Manchester Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Franklin 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 52m 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 (Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.4 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 (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 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 (Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (CT 2; CT 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Manchester, 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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