How far is Kensington, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Kensington, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
57.78 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.77 mi
78.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.78 mi
Kilometers
92.98 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Kensington
Sat, May 30, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington
2026-05-30T05:24
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensington
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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Kensington
28.9 mi
00h 32m
To Norwalk
28.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kensington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Britain Road

    14 m · 9 sec · New Britain Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Farmington Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Mill Street

    2495 ft · 54 sec · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1242 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broad Street

    30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 52%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 22%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 10%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 6%
Merritt Parkway
2.97 mi · 5%
Farmington Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

30.3 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 32m from Kensington
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kensington 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 Kensington to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Kensington and 28.8 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kensington and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).

Kensington

#1 Kensington

District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London

Population8,459
Coordinates41.6353800, -72.7687100
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: New Britain Road (-72.768779, 41.635374)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.09 $18.18
Premium $4.86 $9.91 $19.82
Diesel $6.00 $12.23 $24.47

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 Kensington and Norwalk. The current time is 05:24:30.

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.