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

The driving distance from Rockville, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
82.46 mi
01h 29m
Flight
71.95 mi
115.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.95 mi
Kilometers
115.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.46 mi
Kilometers
132.71 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Wed, Jun 3, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-06-03T12:28
Arrive East Norwalk
Wed, Jun 3, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Rockville
40.9 mi
00h 44m
To East Norwalk
41.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rockville Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    25 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    2180 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Reservoir Road

    1679 ft · 51 sec · Reservoir Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
45.2 mi · 55%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 21%
I 84 West
12.6 mi · 15%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
Riverside Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 44m from Rockville
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Rockville and 41.6 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 71.95 mi (115.8 km).

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#1 Rockville

Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,474
Coordinates41.8667600, -72.4495300
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-72.449585, 41.866773)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.86 $14.14 $28.27
Diesel $6.00 $17.45 $34.90

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and East Norwalk. The current time is 12:28:34.

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.