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

The driving distance from East Windsor, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
85.9 mi
01h 28m
Flight
70.76 mi
113.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.76 mi
Kilometers
113.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.9 mi
Kilometers
138.24 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in East Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Windsor
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Windsor
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From East Windsor
42.9 mi
00h 44m
To Norwalk
43 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Windsorville Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Windsorville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1182 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 South: Hartford

    814 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
31.3 mi · 36%
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 35%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 15%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
North Road
3.65 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

31.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 44m from East Windsor
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 42.9 miles from East Windsor and 43 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Norwalk is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Windsor and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 70.76 mi (113.88 km).

East Windsor

#1 East Windsor

Neighbourhood in Connecticut

Population11,654
Coordinates41.9123200, -72.5450900
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.545096, 41.91224)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.50 $27.01
Premium $4.86 $14.72 $29.44
Diesel $6.00 $18.17 $36.34

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 Windsor and Norwalk. The current time is 05:21:05.

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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.