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

The driving distance from Stratford, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.8 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.84 mi
23.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.8 mi
Kilometers
27.04 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Mon, May 25, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Stratford
Mon, May 25, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-05-24T23:38
Arrive East Norwalk
Mon, May 25, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Stratford
8.4 mi
00h 11m
To East Norwalk
8.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stratford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Shelton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph E
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jane Street

    104 m · 21 sec · Jane Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sherwood Place

    769 ft · 37 sec · Sherwood Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1798 ft · 41 sec · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spada Boulevard

    771 ft · 34 sec · Spada Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York City

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

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

    1239 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saugatuck Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratford 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
14 mi · 83%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 7%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 4%
South Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
CT 33
0.23 mi · 1%
Sherwood Place
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 11m from Stratford
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Stratford and Rain near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Stratford and 8.4 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Stratford and Rain near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.88 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Town in Connecticut

Population51,660
Coordinates41.1845400, -73.1331700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Jane Street (-73.133166, 41.184706)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.73
Diesel $6.00 $3.54 $7.08

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratford and East Norwalk. The current time is 23:38:11.

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.