How far is East Norwalk, CT from Deep River, CT?

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Deep River, CT is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.19 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.63 mi
86.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.63 mi
Kilometers
86.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.19 mi
Kilometers
96.87 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deep River
Wed, Apr 29, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Wed, Apr 29, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-29T17:58
Arrive Deep River
Wed, Apr 29, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From East Norwalk
30.1 mi
00h 44m
To Deep River
30.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
Deep River Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and Deep River.

  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

    29.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto River Street

    4 m · 1 sec · River Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
29.5 mi · 49%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 12%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 12%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 6%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 5%
North Branford Road
2.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 40m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 44m from East Norwalk
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Norwalk and Mostly Clear near Deep River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to Deep River?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from East Norwalk and 30.1 miles from Deep River.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Norwalk and Mostly Clear near Deep River.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Deep River. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Deep River

#2 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Deep River (-72.43564, 41.38565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.86 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $6.00 $12.71 $25.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Deep River. The current time is 17:58:09.

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.