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

The driving distance from Clinton, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
53.44 mi
00h 59m
Flight
46.83 mi
75.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.37 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86.01 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-12T18:37
Arrive East Norwalk
Tue, May 12, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Clinton
26.7 mi
00h 29m
To East Norwalk
26.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Clinton Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Today
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Clinton and East Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    34 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hull Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Hull Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Killingworth Turnpike

    612 ft · 22 sec · Killingworth Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

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

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
50.5 mi · 94%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
High Street
0.6 mi · 1%
CT 33
0.23 mi
Killingworth Turnpike
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 29m from Clinton
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Clinton and 26.8 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 46.83 mi (75.37 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates41.2787100, -72.5275900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-72.527598, 41.278647)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 Clinton and East Norwalk. The current time is 18:37:45.

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.