How far is Cromwell, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Cromwell, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.86 mi
01h 01m
Flight
51.5 mi
82.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.5 mi
Kilometers
82.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sun, May 3, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Cromwell
Sun, May 3, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cromwell
2026-05-03T04:06
Arrive Norwalk
Sun, May 3, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cromwell
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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Cromwell
29.8 mi
00h 30m
To Norwalk
31.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    96 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Berlin Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2115 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cromwell 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 50%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 21%
Berlin Road
7.67 mi · 13%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 9%
West Street
2.19 mi · 4%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 30m from Cromwell
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cromwell 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 Cromwell to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Cromwell and 31.1 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cromwell and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cromwell and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 51.5 mi (82.88 km).

Cromwell

#1 Cromwell

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population13,772
Coordinates41.5951000, -72.6453700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Street (-72.64545, 41.594945)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.86 $10.44 $20.89
Diesel $6.00 $12.89 $25.79

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cromwell and Norwalk. The current time is 04:06:33.

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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.