How far is East Norwalk, CT from New Haven, CT?
The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to New Haven, CT is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Norwalk and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and New 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
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Avenue
1171 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
1059 ft · 26 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2354 ft · 46 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street South
2994 ft · 1 min · Church Street South
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
912 ft · 24 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto College Street
104 m · 6 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Norwalk and New 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
26.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to New Haven?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 15.8 miles from East Norwalk and 16.8 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Stratford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
New Haven City Hall
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 New Haven. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.33 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 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-72.928063, 41.308109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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