How far is Trumbull, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Trumbull, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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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 Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trumbull and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trumbull and Norwalk.
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Start on Moorland Road
1328 ft · 1 min · Moorland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Edison Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Edison Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
845 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk
132 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1860 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wall Street
1115 ft · 21 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
33 m · 11 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 Trumbull and Norwalk.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trumbull to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Trumbull and 11.1 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Norwalk is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westport.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trumbull and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 km).
#1 Trumbull
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 35,438 |
| Coordinates | 41.2428700, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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