How far is Middlefield, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Middlefield, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
55.37 mi
00h 59m
Flight
45.46 mi
73.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.46 mi
Kilometers
73.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.37 mi
Kilometers
89.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Wed, Apr 29, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Middlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlefield
2026-04-29T11:04
Arrive Norwalk
Wed, Apr 29, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlefield
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
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Middlefield
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Norwalk
27.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Town Hall Road

    37 m · 12 sec · Town Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road

    559 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2409 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baileyville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Baileyville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Meriden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Meriden Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  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 Middlefield 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 55%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 23%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 10%
Baileyville Road
2.35 mi · 4%
Meriden Road
1.97 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 29m from Middlefield
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middlefield and Mostly Cloudy near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Middlefield and 27.9 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middlefield and Mostly Cloudy near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlefield and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 45.46 mi (73.16 km).

Middlefield

#1 Middlefield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,350
Coordinates41.5173200, -72.7120400
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Hall Road (-72.712045, 41.517307)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlefield and Norwalk. The current time is 11:04:06.

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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.