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

The driving distance from East Haven, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
35.1 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.97 mi
48.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.1 mi
Kilometers
56.49 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in East Haven
Fri, Apr 17, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Haven
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive East Norwalk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Stratford
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Haven
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To East Norwalk
17.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hemingway Avenue

    1450 ft · 33 sec · Hemingway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saltonstall Parkway

    2549 ft · 50 sec · Saltonstall Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Frontage Road

    3146 ft · 46 sec · Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

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

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Haven and East 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
31.6 mi · 90%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 3%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Frontage Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Saltonstall Parkway
0.48 mi · 1%
Hemingway Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stratford
00h 21m from East Haven
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Haven and Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Stratford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from East Haven and 17.6 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Haven and Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Stratford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

5 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Haven and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.23 km).

East Haven

#1 East Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population28,454
Coordinates41.2762100, -72.8684300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hemingway Avenue (-72.868292, 41.276169)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Haven and East Norwalk. The current time is 03:21:41.

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.