How far is South Windham, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from South Windham, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
96.72 mi
01h 50m
Flight
74.99 mi
120.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.99 mi
Kilometers
120.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.72 mi
Kilometers
155.65 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in South Windham
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Windham
2026-04-18T08:28
Arrive East Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Windham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From South Windham
48.3 mi
00h 55m
To East Norwalk
48.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Windham Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Windham and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    95 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Windham Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Windham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 32

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Route 32

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike

    1160 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Town Street

    1944 ft · 27 sec · West Town Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East, CT 32 South: Norwich

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven

    1466 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  11. 11

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

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windham 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 395 South
84.1 mi · 87%
Route 32
7.07 mi · 7%
Windham Road
1.71 mi · 2%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
CT 2 East
1.05 mi · 1%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 395 South

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 55m from South Windham
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Windham and Partly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Windham to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from South Windham and 48.4 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Windham and Partly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

19 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Windham and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 74.99 mi (120.69 km).

South Windham

#1 South Windham

Village in the United States

Population1,421
Coordinates41.6795400, -72.1703600
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.17036, 41.67954)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.45 $26.90
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.20 $30.40
Premium $4.86 $16.57 $33.13
Diesel $6.00 $20.45 $40.90

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Windham and East Norwalk. The current time is 08:28:08.

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.