How far is East Norwalk, CT from Southwood Acres, CT?
The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Southwood Acres, CT is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Norwalk and Southwood Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and Southwood Acres.
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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
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington
937 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
706 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on North Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Mullen Road
921 ft · 22 sec · Mullen Road
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Continue on Steele Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Steele Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
931 ft · 37 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Belinda Lane
925 ft · 37 sec · Belinda Lane
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Turn left onto Post Office Road
12 m · 3 sec · Post Office Road
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Turn right onto Wagon Road
1002 ft · 35 sec · Wagon Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Road
91 m · 12 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Overhill Road
753 ft · 26 sec · Overhill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overhill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Norwalk and Southwood Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Norwalk and Rain Showers Likely near Southwood Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to Southwood Acres?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from East Norwalk and 42.3 miles from Southwood Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Norwalk and Rain Showers Likely near Southwood Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Southwood Acres. Straight-line distance: 73.04 mi (117.55 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 Southwood Acres
City in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 41.9626000, -72.5714800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwood Acres (-72.57148, 41.9626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
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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