How far is Norwalk, CT from Franklin, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Franklin, CT is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Franklin.
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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
30.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Hartford
1447 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32 North: Franklin, Willimantic
1443 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1160 ft · 15 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on Route 32
3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 32
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Turn left onto Pound Hill Road
1488 ft · 1 min · Pound Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pound Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Franklin?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 46.1 miles from Norwalk and 46.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Guilford
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 Guilford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 73.73 mi (118.65 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 Franklin
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,914 |
| Coordinates | 41.6089900, -72.1459100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-72.14591, 41.60899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.84 | $31.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
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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