How far is Ansonia, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Ansonia, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.04 mi
00h 32m
Flight
23.27 mi
37.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.27 mi
Kilometers
37.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.13 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Tue, May 12, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Ansonia
Tue, May 12, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ansonia
2026-05-12T17:07
Arrive Norwalk
Tue, May 12, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ansonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Ansonia
14 mi
00h 16m
To Norwalk
14 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    86 m · 22 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1875 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pershing Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pershing Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2355 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ansonia 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pershing Drive
14 mi · 50%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 45%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.22 mi · 1%
East Norwalk
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pershing Drive

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 16m from Ansonia
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ansonia and Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Ansonia and 14 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ansonia and Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 0.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.1 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ansonia and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 23.27 mi (37.45 km).

Ansonia

#1 Ansonia

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,525
Coordinates41.3462100, -73.0790000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-73.078786, 41.346254)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.75 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.81
1.98 gal · 7.5 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.91 $7.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $4.86 $4.81 $9.62
Diesel $6.00 $5.94 $11.87

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ansonia and Norwalk. The current time is 17:07:04.

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.