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

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Eastford, CT is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
102.12 mi
02h 15m
Flight
87.66 mi
141.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.66 mi
Kilometers
141.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.35 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Eastford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From East Norwalk
51 mi
01h 07m
To Eastford
51.1 mi
01h 07m

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
Eastford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Merrow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Storrs Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Storrs Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Middle Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastford Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Colony Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Colony Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 30%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 17%
I 84 East
14.4 mi · 14%
I 95 North
10.9 mi · 11%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 4%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 07m from East Norwalk
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Norwalk and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eastford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from East Norwalk and 51.1 miles from Eastford.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Eastford. Straight-line distance: 87.66 mi (141.07 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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

#2 Eastford

Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,800
Coordinates41.9020400, -72.0798000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Eastford (-72.0798, 41.90204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.05 $32.09
Premium $4.86 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $6.00 $21.59 $43.18

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 Eastford. The current time is 06:39:37.

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.