How far is Norwalk, CT from Tariffville, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Tariffville, CT is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
82.25 mi
01h 49m
Flight
64.12 mi
103.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.12 mi
Kilometers
103.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.25 mi
Kilometers
132.37 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tariffville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Tariffville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Norwalk
41.1 mi
00h 54m
To Tariffville
41.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 305: Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor Center

    1167 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Windsor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Windsor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Blue Hills Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blue Hills Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Tariffville, Granby

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tunxis Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Tunxis Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunxis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 33%
I 91 North
24.8 mi · 30%
I 95 North
12.6 mi · 15%
Blue Hills Avenue
4.92 mi · 6%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 54m from Norwalk
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers near Tariffville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Norwalk and 41.1 miles from Tariffville.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwalk and Chance Rain Showers near Tariffville.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Tariffville. Straight-line distance: 64.12 mi (103.19 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tariffville

Census designated place

Population1,324
Coordinates41.9087100, -72.7601000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Tariffville (-72.7601, 41.90871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.88
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.44 $22.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.86 $14.09 $28.18
Diesel $6.00 $17.39 $34.78

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Tariffville. The current time is 02:48:10.

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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.