How far is Franklin, CT from East Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Franklin, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and East Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and East Norwalk.
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Start on Pound Hill Road
1488 ft · 1 min · Pound Hill Road
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Turn right onto Route 32
3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 32
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Continue on Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on West Town Street
1944 ft · 27 sec · West Town Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East, CT 32 South: Norwich
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven
1466 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
1239 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue
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Continue on Winfield Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and East Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 395 South
Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near East Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to East Norwalk?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Franklin and 45.7 miles from East Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.74 one way or $25.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near East Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Guilford
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 Guilford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 73.68 mi (118.58 km).
#1 Franklin
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,914 |
| Coordinates | 41.6089900, -72.1459100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
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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