How far is Middletown, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Middletown, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
56.41 mi
01h 07m
Flight
50.01 mi
80.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.41 mi
Kilometers
90.78 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-22T23:51
Arrive East Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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 Middletown
27.9 mi
00h 33m
To East Norwalk
28.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  3. 3

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

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and East 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
43.3 mi · 77%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 8%
Washington Street
2.49 mi · 4%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.41 mi · 3%
Riverside Avenue
1.22 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

42.9 mi · 00h 54m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 33m from Middletown
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 27.9 miles from Middletown and 28.5 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near East 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 Middletown and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.

Population46,013
Coordinates41.5623200, -72.6506500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $6.00 $11.93 $23.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and East Norwalk. The current time is 23:51:47.

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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.