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

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
58.86 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.67 mi
83.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.67 mi
Kilometers
83.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.86 mi
Kilometers
94.73 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cromwell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Cromwell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Norwalk
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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Norwalk
29.4 mi
00h 39m
To Cromwell
29.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin

    1357 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    96 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Wall Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Norwalk and Cromwell.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 46%
I 95 North
10.9 mi · 19%
I 91 North
6.25 mi · 11%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 7%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 5%
West Street
2.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 39m from East Norwalk
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Norwalk and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cromwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from East Norwalk and 29.5 miles from Cromwell.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Norwalk and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cromwell.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Cromwell. Straight-line distance: 51.67 mi (83.15 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Cromwell

#2 Cromwell

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population13,772
Coordinates41.5951000, -72.6453700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Cromwell (-72.64537, 41.5951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Cromwell. The current time is 06:33:32.

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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.