How far is Derby, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Derby, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Norwalk.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Third Street
21 m · 8 sec · Third Street
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
117 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1128 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
977 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk
780 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue
1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Derby and Sunny near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 13.1 miles from Derby and 13.1 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Derby and Sunny near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.95 km).
#1 Derby
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,257 |
| Coordinates | 41.3206500, -73.0890000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
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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