How far is Glastonbury Center, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Glastonbury Center, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
68.95 mi
01h 12m
Flight
58.13 mi
93.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.13 mi
Kilometers
93.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.95 mi
Kilometers
110.97 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Glastonbury Center
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glastonbury Center
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glastonbury Center
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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Glastonbury Center
34.4 mi
00h 36m
To Norwalk
34.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Glastonbury Center Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glastonbury Center and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury Center and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 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 Glastonbury Center and Norwalk.

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
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 44%
I 91 South
14 mi · 20%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 18%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 8%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 4%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 36m from Glastonbury Center
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Glastonbury Center and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glastonbury Center to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Glastonbury Center and 34.5 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Glastonbury Center and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glastonbury Center and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 58.13 mi (93.55 km).

Glastonbury Center

#1 Glastonbury Center

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

Population7,387
Coordinates41.7009300, -72.5995300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 17 North (-72.600511, 41.700822)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.59
Round trip
$19.17
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.59 $19.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.83 $21.66
Premium $4.86 $11.80 $23.61
Diesel $6.00 $14.57 $29.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glastonbury Center and Norwalk. The current time is 06:58:20.

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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.