How far is Norwalk, CT from Glastonbury, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
66.95 mi
01h 28m
Flight
58.36 mi
93.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.36 mi
Kilometers
93.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.95 mi
Kilometers
107.75 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury
Mon, Apr 13, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Mon, Apr 13, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-13T13:35
Arrive Glastonbury
Mon, Apr 13, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Norwalk
33.4 mi
00h 44m
To Glastonbury
33.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
Glastonbury Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Monday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Glastonbury.

  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

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Glastonbury

    1525 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard

    1858 ft · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hebron Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 40%
I 91 North
14 mi · 21%
I 95 North
12.6 mi · 19%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 6%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 3 North
1.78 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 44m from Norwalk
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Glastonbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Glastonbury?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Norwalk and 33.5 miles from Glastonbury.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Glastonbury.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 58.36 mi (93.92 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Glastonbury

#2 Glastonbury

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population34,426
Coordinates41.7123200, -72.6081500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.86 $11.46 $22.93
Diesel $6.00 $14.15 $28.31

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Glastonbury. The current time is 13:35:54.

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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.