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

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Stamford, CT is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.62 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.62 mi
Kilometers
15.48 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Stamford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Norwalk
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Darien
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Norwalk
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Stamford
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
8.04 mi · 84%
East Avenue
0.4 mi · 4%
Winfield Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Atlantic Street
0.33 mi · 3%
North State Street
0.27 mi · 3%
CT 137 North
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

7.89 mi · 00h 11m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 08m from East Norwalk
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Norwalk and Rain Showers Likely near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.8 miles from East Norwalk and 4.8 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Norwalk and Rain Showers Likely near Stamford.

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 4 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 4 mi away

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk , CT
125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 3.2/5 22 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 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 Stamford. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.11 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.68
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.34 $2.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.52 $3.03
Premium $4.86 $1.65 $3.30
Diesel $6.00 $2.04 $4.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Stamford. The current time is 23:05:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.