How far is Norwalk, CT from Noank, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Noank, CT is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
85.67 mi
01h 54m
Flight
75.07 mi
120.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.07 mi
Kilometers
120.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Norwalk
42.8 mi
00h 57m
To Noank
42.9 mi
00h 57m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.2 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point

    1244 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Road

    3013 ft · 1 min · North Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Newtown Road

    2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    1254 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.6 mi · 91%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Groton Long Point Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
Fort Hill Road
0.92 mi · 1%
East Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

47 mi · 00h 57m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 57m from Norwalk
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 42.8 miles from Norwalk and 42.9 miles from Noank.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:40 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers near Noank.

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 Norwalk and Noank. Straight-line distance: 75.07 mi (120.82 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Noank (-71.99063, 41.32788)

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 Norwalk and Noank. The current time is 08:16:01.

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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.