How far is East Norwalk, CT from East Haven, CT?
The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to East Haven, CT is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Norwalk and East Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and East Haven.
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Start on Winfield Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street
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Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on Frontage Road
136 m · 10 sec · Frontage Road
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Continue on Saltonstall Parkway
2499 ft · 46 sec · Saltonstall Parkway
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Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue
1452 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hemingway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Norwalk and East Haven.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving East Norwalk and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to East Haven?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Stratford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from East Norwalk and 17.5 miles from East Haven.
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 4.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 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 East Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Stratford
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 Stratford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and East Haven. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.23 km).
#1 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Haven
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 28,454 |
| Coordinates | 41.2762100, -72.8684300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Haven (-72.86843, 41.27621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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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