How far is Long Hill, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Long Hill, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
81.61 mi
01h 29m
Flight
72.3 mi
116.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.3 mi
Kilometers
116.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.61 mi
Kilometers
131.34 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Long Hill
Sat, May 30, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Hill
2026-05-30T05:23
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Hill
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
North Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Long Hill
40.8 mi
00h 44m
To Norwalk
40.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph N
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 Long Hill and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Drozdyk Drive

    1972 ft · 59 sec · Drozdyk Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Long Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 12
79.2 mi · 97%
Long Hill Road
1.35 mi · 2%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Drozdyk Drive
0.37 mi
East Norwalk
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 44m from Long Hill
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Hill 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 Long Hill to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Long Hill and 40.8 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Hill and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 72.3 mi (116.36 km).

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#1 Long Hill

Census designated place

Population4,205
Coordinates41.3539900, -72.0523000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Drozdyk Drive (-72.052144, 41.353907)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 Long Hill and Norwalk. The current time is 05:23:05.

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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.