How far is Andover, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Andover, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.19 mi
01h 27m
Flight
68.72 mi
110.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.72 mi
Kilometers
110.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.19 mi
Kilometers
137.1 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, May 2, 4:35 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Sat, May 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-02T15:07
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, May 2, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Andover
42.6 mi
00h 43m
To Norwalk
42.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Andover Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    827 ft · 24 sec · Hebron Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonathan Trumbull Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Turnpike

    3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hop River Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Norwalk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 38%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 20%
Hop River Road
12.9 mi · 15%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 15%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
2.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 43m from Andover
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andover and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Andover and 42.6 miles from Norwalk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andover and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallingford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 68.72 mi (110.59 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,228
Coordinates41.7373200, -72.3703600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.370477, 41.737172)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.87 $23.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.86 $14.62 $29.25
Diesel $6.00 $18.05 $36.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Norwalk. The current time is 15:07:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.