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

The driving distance from Stafford, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
95.94 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.56 mi
134.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.56 mi
Kilometers
134.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.94 mi
Kilometers
154.4 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Fri, May 15, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Stafford
Fri, May 15, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford
2026-05-15T09:20
Arrive East Norwalk
Fri, May 15, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stafford
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Stafford
47.7 mi
00h 51m
To East Norwalk
48.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stafford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1663 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

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

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    30 m · 9 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

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

    696 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

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

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
45.2 mi · 47%
I 84 West
20.9 mi · 22%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 18%
River Road
4.16 mi · 4%
East Street
2.17 mi · 2%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.41 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 51m from Stafford
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford and Slight 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 Stafford to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Stafford and 48.3 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 83.56 mi (134.47 km).

Stafford

#1 Stafford

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,834
Coordinates41.9848200, -72.2889700
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-72.288975, 41.984829)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.75
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.37 $26.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.11 $30.22
Premium $4.86 $16.47 $32.94
Diesel $6.00 $20.33 $40.66

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stafford and East Norwalk. The current time is 09:20:04.

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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.