How far is East Haddam, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haddam and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and Norwalk.
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Start on Main Street
1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
652 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
1532 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Winthrop Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Road
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Turn left onto Stevenstown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stevenstown Road
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Continue on Horse Hill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Horse Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 1 hr 11 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 East Haddam and Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving East Haddam and Sunny near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Haddam to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from East Haddam and 35.4 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around East Haddam and Sunny near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near East Haven
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 East Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 54.35 mi (87.46 km).
#1 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
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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