How far is East Norwalk, CT from Southport, CT?
The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Southport, CT is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Norwalk and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and Southport.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Street, Southport
1060 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Rennell Drive
1070 ft · 18 sec · Rennell Drive
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
1471 ft · 1 min · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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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 Southport.
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
4.52 mi · 00h 06m
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 Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to Southport?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from East Norwalk and 3.6 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westport.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Southport. Straight-line distance: 6.36 mi (10.23 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 Southport
Southport is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1364900, -73.2834500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-73.28345, 41.13649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.15 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
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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