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

The driving distance from East Hartford, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
70.61 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.63 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in East Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hartford
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hartford
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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From East Hartford
35.4 mi
00h 38m
To Norwalk
35.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Hartford and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tolland Street

    17 m · 9 sec · Tolland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto School Street

    1133 ft · 28 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    2639 ft · 52 sec · Burnside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hillside Street

    3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Roberts Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roberts Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Lane

    1 km · 1 min · Silver Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 5 South, CT 15 South, I 91 South: New Haven

    758 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hartford and 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 43%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 24%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 18%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 8%
US 5 South
1.38 mi · 2%
Roberts Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 38m from East Hartford
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Hartford and Partly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hartford to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from East Hartford and 35.2 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 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 Partly Sunny around East Hartford and Partly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamden, 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 Hamden.

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hartford and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.31 km).

East Hartford

#1 East Hartford

Town of the United States

Population49,630
Coordinates41.7823200, -72.6120300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Tolland Street (-72.611976, 41.782185)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.65
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hartford and Norwalk. The current time is 23:00:07.

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.