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

The driving distance from Derby, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.86 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.9 mi
35.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.9 mi
Kilometers
35.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.61 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Tue, May 12, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Derby
Tue, May 12, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive East Norwalk
Tue, May 12, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derby
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Derby
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To East Norwalk
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Derby and East Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Third Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Third Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    117 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1128 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    977 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

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

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and East 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
12.4 mi · 48%
I 95 South
11 mi · 42%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 4%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 3%
CT 33
0.23 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 15m from Derby
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Derby 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 Derby to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Derby and 12.9 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derby and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 21.9 mi (35.24 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates41.3206500, -73.0890000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.089009, 41.320669)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 Derby and East Norwalk. The current time is 18:04:15.

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.