How far is Crystal Lake, CT from East Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and East Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and East Norwalk.
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Start on Sandy Beach Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sandy Beach Road
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Continue on Crystal Lake Road
989 ft · 23 sec · Crystal Lake Road
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Turn left onto Stafford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Crystal Lake Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Turn right onto Tolland Stage Road
157 m · 10 sec · Tolland Stage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hyde Avenue
1947 ft · 45 sec · Hyde Avenue
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Turn left onto Reservoir Road
1679 ft · 51 sec · Reservoir Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 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 Crystal Lake 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Mostly Cloudy near East Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to East Norwalk?
The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Crystal Lake and 44.1 miles from East Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Mostly Cloudy near East Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.1 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317600, -72.3784200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
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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