How far is Gales Ferry, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Gales Ferry, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gales Ferry and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gales Ferry and Norwalk.
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Start on the route
64 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
87 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Route 12
4.6 mi · 8 min · Route 12
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Take the exit right
1337 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1048 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
78.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk
780 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue
1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gales Ferry and Norwalk.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Route 12
Merge slight right
78.5 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gales Ferry and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gales Ferry to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 42.2 miles from Gales Ferry and 42.3 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gales Ferry and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Gales Ferry and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 72.15 mi (116.11 km).
#1 Gales Ferry
Gales Ferry is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4298200, -72.0820200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.76 | $23.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
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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