How far is Guilford, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Guilford, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
39.56 mi
63.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.23 mi
Kilometers
72.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Sat, May 30, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-05-30T16:23
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Guilford
22.6 mi
00h 23m
To Norwalk
22.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Guilford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
This Afternoon
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph N
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    69 m · 11 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    3111 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    34.5 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 41 sec · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
43.8 mi · 97%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.59 mi · 1%
East Norwalk
0.15 mi
Boston Post Road
0.09 mi
State Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Continue straight

34.5 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 23m from Guilford
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Guilford and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guilford to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Guilford and 22.6 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Guilford and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.67 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population22,043
Coordinates41.2889900, -72.6817600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-72.68237, 41.288869)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Norwalk. The current time is 16:23:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.