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

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Riverside, CT is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.76 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.6 mi
17.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.6 mi
Kilometers
17.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.54 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sun, Nov 8, 10:53 AM EST
Return by in East Norwalk
Sun, Nov 8, 11:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Riverside
Sun, Nov 8, 10:53 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Norwalk
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Darien
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Norwalk
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Riverside
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 18 mph W
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winfield Street

    1784 ft · 42 sec · Winfield Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    2091 ft · 49 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City

    820 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich

    623 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn uturn onto East Putnam Avenue

    1293 ft · 32 sec · East Putnam Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sound Beach Avenue

    2398 ft · 1 min · Sound Beach Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue

    1015 ft · 30 sec · Sound Beach Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wesskum Wood Road

    1121 ft · 49 sec · Wesskum Wood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Owenoke Way

    1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Owenoke Way

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
10.5 mi · 83%
Sound Beach Avenue
0.65 mi · 5%
East Avenue
0.4 mi · 3%
Winfield Street
0.34 mi · 3%
Owenoke Way
0.27 mi · 2%
East Putnam Avenue
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 10m from East Norwalk
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Norwalk and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from East Norwalk and 6.4 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Norwalk and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Darien and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk , CT
125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 3.2/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall

White Plains , NY
White Plains, NY 10601
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darien.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

7 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

37 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 10.6 mi (17.06 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Riverside

Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0337100, -73.5781800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Riverside (-73.57818, 41.03371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.77
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $1.89 $3.77
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.19 $4.39
Premium $5.28 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.38 $2.87 $5.74

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Riverside. The current time is 10:33:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.