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

The driving distance from Noank, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
85.66 mi
01h 38m
Flight
74.76 mi
120.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.76 mi
Kilometers
120.32 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.66 mi
Kilometers
137.85 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noank
2026-04-19T07:58
Arrive East Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noank
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Noank
42.4 mi
00h 49m
To East Norwalk
43.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1254 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poquonnock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Noank and East 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 12
77.4 mi · 90%
Long Hill Road
1.55 mi · 2%
Fort Hill Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Groton Long Point Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 12

Merge slight right

76.8 mi · 01h 39m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 49m from Noank
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Noank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Noank and 43.2 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noank and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noank and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 74.76 mi (120.32 km).

Noank

#1 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-71.990836, 41.327876)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Noank and East Norwalk. The current time is 07:58:43.

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.