How far is East Norwalk, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
61.58 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.68 mi
88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.68 mi
Kilometers
88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.58 mi
Kilometers
99.11 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Sun, May 3, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-05-03T06:57
Arrive Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
New Haven
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From East Norwalk
30.8 mi
00h 41m
To Old Saybrook
30.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph NW
Destination
Old Saybrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and Old Saybrook.

  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

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook

    537 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    852 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Middlesex Turnpike

    81 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
55.3 mi · 90%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 2%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 41m from East Norwalk
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Norwalk and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to Old Saybrook?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from East Norwalk and 30.9 miles from Old Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Norwalk and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.

Stop Ideas Near New Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 54.68 mi (88 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Old Saybrook

#2 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Old Saybrook (-72.3762, 41.29177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Old Saybrook. The current time is 06:57:31.

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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.