How far is Deep River, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Deep River, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
64.05 mi
01h 09m
Flight
53.79 mi
86.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.05 mi
Kilometers
103.08 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Wed, Apr 29, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Deep River
Wed, Apr 29, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deep River
2026-04-29T16:25
Arrive Norwalk
Wed, Apr 29, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deep River
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
New Haven
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Deep River
32 mi
00h 34m
To Norwalk
32.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Deep River Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deep River and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    4 m · 2 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stevenstown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stevenstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Horse Hill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Horse Hill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deep River and 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
54.4 mi · 85%
Horse Hill Road
2.54 mi · 4%
Winthrop Road
2.41 mi · 4%
Stevenstown Road
2.07 mi · 3%
Elm Street
1.92 mi · 3%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

54.1 mi · 01h 11m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
53.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 34m from Deep River
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Deep River and Mostly Cloudy near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deep River to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Deep River and 32.1 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Deep River and Mostly Cloudy near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near New Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deep River and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 53.79 mi (86.57 km).

Deep River

#1 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-72.435682, 41.385622)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.83
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.92 $17.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.07 $20.15
Premium $4.86 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $6.00 $13.55 $27.11

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Deep River and Norwalk. The current time is 16:25:38.

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.