How far is Norwalk, CT from Blue Hills, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Blue Hills, CT is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.84 mi
01h 38m
Flight
60.5 mi
97.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.5 mi
Kilometers
97.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.84 mi
Kilometers
117.23 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 Blue Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-19T06:42
Arrive Blue Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 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
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Norwalk
36.4 mi
00h 49m
To Blue Hills
36.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Blue Hills Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Blue Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · East Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1317 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street

    1719 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield

    1855 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street

    1009 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Trumbull Street

    925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Blue Hills Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · Blue Hills Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Britton Drive

    569 ft · 28 sec · Britton Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right

    47 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Blue Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 37%
I 91 North
18.6 mi · 26%
I 95 North
12.6 mi · 17%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
Blue Hills Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 49m from Norwalk
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Blue Hills?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Norwalk and 36.4 miles from Blue Hills.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Blue Hills. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.37 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue Hills

Census designated place in Connecticut, USA

Population2,901
Coordinates41.8128800, -72.6975900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Blue Hills (-72.69759, 41.81288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.28
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.14 $20.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.97
Diesel $6.00 $15.41 $30.82

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 Norwalk and Blue Hills. The current time is 06:42:39.

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.