How far is Norwalk, CT from Voluntown, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Voluntown, CT is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.11 mi
02h 09m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.11 mi
Kilometers
162.72 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Voluntown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Voluntown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Madison
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Norwalk
50.5 mi
01h 04m
To Voluntown
50.6 mi
01h 04m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 164, CT 138: Preston City, Pachaug

    1287 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Griswold Expressway

    1946 ft · 43 sec · Griswold Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Voluntown Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Voluntown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1522 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lillibridge Avenue

    1111 ft · 49 sec · Lillibridge Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillibridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
68.7 mi · 68%
I 395 North
21.8 mi · 22%
Voluntown Road
5.4 mi · 5%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
East Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 04m from Norwalk
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norwalk and Rain Showers Likely near Voluntown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Norwalk and 50.6 miles from Voluntown.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norwalk and Rain Showers Likely near Voluntown.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

19 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Voluntown. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.88 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Voluntown

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates41.5706500, -71.8703500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Voluntown (-71.87035, 41.57065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.17
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.08 $28.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.91 $31.82
Premium $4.86 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $6.00 $21.41 $42.82

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 Voluntown. The current time is 08:17:18.

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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.