How far is Norwalk, CT from Westbrook, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
58.03 mi
01h 18m
Flight
51.25 mi
82.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.25 mi
Kilometers
82.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.03 mi
Kilometers
93.39 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Tue, May 5, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-05-05T02:13
Arrive Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Norwalk
29 mi
00h 39m
To Westbrook
29.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
Westbrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 153: Westbrook

    1015 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Essex Road

    2005 ft · 52 sec · Essex Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Westbrook Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
53.3 mi · 92%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 2%
East Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Essex Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

30.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 39m from Norwalk
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Norwalk and 29.1 miles from Westbrook.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Westbrook.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 51.25 mi (82.48 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.17
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.09 $16.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.14 $18.27
Premium $4.86 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $6.00 $12.29 $24.59

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Westbrook. The current time is 02:13:29.

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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.