How far is Old Saybrook, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Old Saybrook, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
62.11 mi
01h 09m
Flight
54.68 mi
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
54.68 mi
Kilometers
88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.95 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Saybrook
2026-05-03T06:47
Arrive East Norwalk
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Saybrook
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
New Haven
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Old Saybrook
31 mi
00h 34m
To East Norwalk
31.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Saybrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Saybrook and East Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Saybrook and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2061 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Middlesex Turnpike

    1405 ft · 28 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Saybrook and East Norwalk.

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
58.9 mi · 95%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 2%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Boston Post Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Middlesex Turnpike
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

58.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 34m from Old Saybrook
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Old Saybrook and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Saybrook to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Old Saybrook and 31.1 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Old Saybrook and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near New Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Saybrook and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 54.68 mi (88 km).

Old Saybrook

#1 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.376176, 41.291772)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Saybrook and East Norwalk. The current time is 06:47:34.

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.