How far is Norwalk, CT from Stafford Springs, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Stafford Springs, CT is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Stafford Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Stafford Springs.
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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
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Stafford Springs
1178 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
59 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Stafford Springs.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Partly Sunny near Stafford Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Stafford Springs?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Norwalk and 46.9 miles from Stafford Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 $13.06 one way or $26.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwalk and Partly Sunny near Stafford Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Stafford Springs. Straight-line distance: 81.31 mi (130.85 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 Stafford Springs
City in the United States of America
| Population | 4,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.9542600, -72.3023000 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stafford Springs (-72.3023, 41.95426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.08 | $32.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.85 | $39.70 |
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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