How far is Putnam, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Putnam, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
119.2 mi
02h 04m
Flight
95.22 mi
153.24 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Putnam.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.22 mi
Kilometers
153.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.2 mi
Kilometers
191.84 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Putnam
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive East Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putnam
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
Saybrook Manor
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Putnam
59.5 mi
01h 02m
To East Norwalk
59.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Putnam Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Putnam and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pomfret Street

    100 m · 11 sec · Pomfret Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kennedy Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kennedy Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

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

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kennedy Drive
117 mi · 98%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
CT 33
0.23 mi
Pomfret Street
0.06 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Kennedy Drive

Merge slight left

70.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saybrook Manor
01h 02m from Putnam
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Putnam and Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Putnam to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Saybrook Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Putnam and 59.7 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Putnam and Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Saybrook Manor

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

3 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

27 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

37 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

40 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 95.22 mi (153.24 km).

Putnam

#1 Putnam

Town in Connecticut

Population9,372
Coordinates41.9151000, -71.9089600
Altitude92
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 (-71.908972, 41.915095)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $16.61
Round trip
$33.22
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.61 $33.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.86 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $6.00 $25.25 $50.49

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam and East Norwalk. The current time is 22:05:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.