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

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Watertown, CT is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
47.63 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.66 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Watertown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Shelton
CT

A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From East Norwalk
23.8 mi
00h 32m
To Watertown
23.8 mi
00h 32m

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
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: South Main Street

    846 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1518 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    95 m · 10 sec · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2240 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Straits Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Straits Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    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 Watertown.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
21.4 mi · 45%
I 95 North
10.9 mi · 23%
Straits Turnpike
5.78 mi · 12%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 8%
Church Street
1.64 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

21.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelton
00h 32m from East Norwalk
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from East Norwalk and 23.8 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near Shelton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelton, 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 Shelton.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.38 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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

#2 Watertown

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population21,517
Coordinates41.6062100, -73.1181700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Watertown (-73.11817, 41.60621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 Watertown. The current time is 22:45:38.

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.