How far is Portland, CT from East Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Portland, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and East Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and East Norwalk.
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Start on the route
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
80 m · 12 sec · Marlborough Street
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Continue on Marlborough Street
142 m · 24 sec · Marlborough Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street
560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street
758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Meriden Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
736 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
696 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road
1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road
118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Kings Highway North
850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue
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Continue on Winfield Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and East Norwalk.
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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland 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 Portland to East Norwalk?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Portland and 35.1 miles from East Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.86 km).
#1 Portland
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,213 |
| Coordinates | 41.5728800, -72.6406500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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