How far is Branford, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Branford, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
37.95 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.62 mi
52.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.95 mi
Kilometers
61.07 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Mon, May 25, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Branford
Mon, May 25, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Branford
2026-05-25T14:50
Arrive East Norwalk
Mon, May 25, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Branford
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
Stratford
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Branford
19 mi
00h 23m
To East Norwalk
19 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Branford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Memorial Day
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Branford and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
35.1 mi · 92%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 3%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Cedar Street
0.72 mi · 2%
CT 33
0.23 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Continue straight

32.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stratford
00h 23m from Branford
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Branford and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Branford to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Stratford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Branford and 19 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Branford and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Stratford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stratford, 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 Stratford.

RAIL

Bridgeport

5 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Branford and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 km).

Branford

#1 Branford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

Population27,736
Coordinates41.2795400, -72.8151000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.815108, 41.279557)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Branford and East Norwalk. The current time is 14:50:48.

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.