How far is Voluntown, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Voluntown, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.9 mi
01h 45m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.9 mi
Kilometers
162.39 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Voluntown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Voluntown
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

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

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Voluntown
50.5 mi
00h 52m
To Norwalk
50.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lillibridge Avenue

    1111 ft · 54 sec · Lillibridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1522 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Voluntown Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Voluntown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Expressway

    1413 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Voluntown and Norwalk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griswold Expressway
94.3 mi · 93%
Voluntown Road
5.52 mi · 5%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.29 mi
Lillibridge Avenue
0.21 mi
East Norwalk
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Griswold Expressway

Merge slight left

72 mi · 01h 32m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 52m from Voluntown
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Voluntown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Voluntown and 50.5 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Voluntown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

19 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Voluntown and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.88 km).

Voluntown

#1 Voluntown

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates41.5706500, -71.8703500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Lillibridge Avenue (-71.8704, 41.570841)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $14.04
Round trip
$28.09
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.04 $28.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.86 $17.29 $34.59
Diesel $6.00 $21.35 $42.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Voluntown and Norwalk. The current time is 06:57:24.

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.