How far is New Haven, CT from Norfolk, CT?

The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Norfolk, CT is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
57.83 mi
01h 26m
Flight
49.45 mi
79.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.45 mi
Kilometers
79.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.83 mi
Kilometers
93.07 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-18T02:49
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
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
Thomaston
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From New Haven
28.9 mi
00h 43m
To Norfolk
28.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1498 ft · 30 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    904 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tower Parkway

    1329 ft · 30 sec · Tower Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Norfolk Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Norfolk Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hall Meadow Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Meadow Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Greenwoods Road West

    1745 ft · 60 sec · Greenwoods Road West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwoods Road West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Haven and Norfolk.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 34%
New Haven Road
12.3 mi · 21%
Litchfield Road
6.24 mi · 11%
Norfolk Road
5.07 mi · 9%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 6%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

19.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 43m from New Haven
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Haven and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from New Haven and 28.9 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:36 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 Partly Sunny around New Haven and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

34 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 49.45 mi (79.58 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population130,801
Coordinates41.3081500, -72.9281600
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,622
Coordinates41.9939800, -73.2020600
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: New Haven (-72.92816, 41.30815)
End: Norfolk (-73.20206, 41.99398)

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Norfolk. The current time is 02:49:54.

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.