How far is Chaplin, CT from East Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Chaplin, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaplin and East Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaplin and East Norwalk.
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Start on Chaplin Street
1070 ft · 29 sec · Chaplin Street
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Turn slight right onto Phoenixville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Phoenixville Road
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Turn right onto Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road
5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
696 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road
1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road
118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Kings Highway North
850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue
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Continue on Winfield Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaplin and East Norwalk.
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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chaplin and Sunny near East Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaplin to East Norwalk?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Chaplin and 50.9 miles from East Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chaplin and Sunny near East Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaplin and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 81.24 mi (130.75 km).
#1 Chaplin
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,232 |
| Coordinates | 41.7948200, -72.1273000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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