How far is Plymouth, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
53.67 mi
00h 54m
Flight
42.5 mi
68.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.5 mi
Kilometers
68.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sun, May 31, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-31T06:33
Arrive Norwalk
Sun, May 31, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Derby
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Plymouth
26.8 mi
00h 27m
To Norwalk
26.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 5 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

    39.3 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 6 West
39.3 mi · 73%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 24%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
East Norwalk
0.15 mi
North Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

US 6 West

Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

39.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derby
00h 27m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Plymouth and 26.8 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derby

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.39 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Norwalk. The current time is 06:33:22.

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.