How far is Norwalk, CT from Crystal Lake, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Crystal Lake, CT is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Crystal Lake.
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Start on East Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
81 m · 7 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
1040 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Reservoir Road
2240 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
84 m · 6 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hyde Avenue
1672 ft · 33 sec · Hyde Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Tolland Stage Road
126 m · 15 sec · Tolland Stage Road
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Turn left onto Crystal Lake Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Stafford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stafford Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road
989 ft · 20 sec · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Sandy Beach Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sandy Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Crystal Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Norwalk and 43.9 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 77.46 mi (124.66 km).
#1 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317600, -72.3784200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lake (-72.37842, 41.93176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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