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

The driving distance from Thompson, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.46 mi
02h 04m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.46 mi
Kilometers
198.69 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sat, May 2, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Thompson
Sat, May 2, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson
2026-05-02T14:17
Arrive East Norwalk
Sat, May 2, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompson
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
Old Saybrook
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

From Thompson
61.6 mi
01h 02m
To East Norwalk
61.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Thompson Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thompson Road

    22 m · 7 sec · Thompson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thompson Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Thompson Hill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    920 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    109 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Thompson and East Norwalk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Hill Road
121 mi · 98%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 1%
CT 33
0.23 mi
Thompson Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Thompson Hill Road

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Saybrook
01h 02m from Thompson
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Thompson and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Thompson and 61.8 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thompson and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

1 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

25 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

35 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

38 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.19 km).

Thompson

#1 Thompson

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,371
Coordinates41.9587100, -71.8625700
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompson Road (-71.862545, 41.9587)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.43 $38.87
Premium $4.86 $21.18 $42.36
Diesel $6.00 $26.15 $52.29

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson and East Norwalk. The current time is 14:17:11.

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.