How far is South Woodstock, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from South Woodstock, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
Driving 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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Woodstock and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Woodstock and Norwalk.
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Start on Stone Bridge Road
83 m · 15 sec · Stone Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Route 169
4.4 mi · 8 min · Route 169
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Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Lawson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Buckley Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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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
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk
780 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue
1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Woodstock and Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Cloudy leaving South Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Woodstock to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from South Woodstock and 55.7 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 $15.62 one way or $31.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Woodstock and Partly Sunny near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Woodstock and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.25 km).
#1 South Woodstock
Village and census-designated place in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 41.9389900, -71.9595200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
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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