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

The driving distance from Stafford Springs, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
93.88 mi
01h 38m
Flight
81.31 mi
130.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.31 mi
Kilometers
130.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.08 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in Stafford Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford Springs
2026-04-18T13:05
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stafford Springs
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Stafford Springs
46.9 mi
00h 49m
To Norwalk
47 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 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 Stafford Springs and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    52 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    30 m · 9 sec · River Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 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

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stafford Springs and 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 34%
I 84 West
20.9 mi · 22%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 18%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 14%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 6%
River Road
4.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 49m from Stafford Springs
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Stafford Springs 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 Stafford Springs to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 46.9 miles from Stafford Springs and 47 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stafford Springs and Partly Sunny near 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 Springs and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 81.31 mi (130.85 km).

Stafford Springs

#1 Stafford Springs

City in the United States of America

Population4,988
Coordinates41.9542600, -72.3023000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-72.302246, 41.954024)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.06
Round trip
$26.12
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.06 $26.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.75 $29.51
Premium $4.86 $16.08 $32.16
Diesel $6.00 $19.85 $39.70

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 Stafford Springs and Norwalk. The current time is 13:05:05.

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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.