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

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.34 mi
01h 17m
Flight
50.97 mi
82.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.97 mi
Kilometers
82.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.34 mi
Kilometers
92.28 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Tue, May 5, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-05-05T02:14
Arrive Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From East Norwalk
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Westbrook
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
Westbrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 153: Westbrook

    1015 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Essex Road

    2005 ft · 52 sec · Essex Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Westbrook Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
51.6 mi · 90%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 2%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 38m from East Norwalk
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from East Norwalk and 28.7 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 50.97 mi (82.03 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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

#2 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Westbrook. The current time is 02:14:56.

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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.