How far is Vernon, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Vernon, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
78.99 mi
01h 18m
Flight
68.24 mi
109.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.24 mi
Kilometers
109.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.99 mi
Kilometers
127.12 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Fri, May 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Fri, May 15, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-05-15T10:26
Arrive Norwalk
Fri, May 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Vernon
39.1 mi
00h 39m
To Norwalk
39.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Vernon Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Vernon and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Dobson Road

    2264 ft · 1 min · Dobson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike

    2379 ft · 52 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West

    2465 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon and 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 41%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 22%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 16%
I 84 West
8.39 mi · 11%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 39m from Vernon
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Vernon and 39.8 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 68.24 mi (109.82 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates41.8187100, -72.4795300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-72.479406, 41.818886)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 Vernon and Norwalk. The current time is 10:26:15.

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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.