How far is Norwalk, CT from Woodbridge, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Woodbridge, CT is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
33.18 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.35 mi
42.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.18 mi
Kilometers
53.4 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Sat, May 30, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-05-30T09:32
Arrive Woodbridge
Sat, May 30, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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

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
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Norwalk
16.6 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbridge
16.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
Woodbridge Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Saturday
Using Ansonia as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven

    1342 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    687 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Derby Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Derby Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1785 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Platt Street

    1289 ft · 26 sec · Platt Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Prindle Avenue

    1096 ft · 25 sec · Prindle Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ansonia Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ansonia Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Racebrook Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Racebrook Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beecher Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Beecher Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beecher Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.6 mi · 38%
CT 8 North
8.9 mi · 27%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 12%
Racebrook Road
1.73 mi · 5%
Pulaski Highway
1.58 mi · 5%
Derby Avenue
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 24m from Norwalk
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Norwalk and 16.6 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 2 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.41 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Woodbridge

Town in Connecticut

Population8,704
Coordinates41.3526000, -73.0084400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Woodbridge (-73.00844, 41.3526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Woodbridge. The current time is 09:32:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.