How far is Westport, CT from Darien, CT?

The driving distance from Westport, CT to Darien, CT is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
7.87 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.24 mi
11.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.24 mi
Kilometers
11.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.87 mi
Kilometers
12.66 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darien
Wed, Jun 10, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Westport
Wed, Jun 10, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-06-10T08:27
Arrive Darien
Wed, Jun 10, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Norwalk
CT

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

From Westport
3.9 mi
00h 06m
To Darien
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Today
Using Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Darien.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Darien.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road East

    1879 ft · 43 sec · Post Road East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1358 ft · 34 sec · Saugatuck Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1755 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Post Road

    858 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Post Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Post Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and Darien.

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
4.96 mi · 63%
Riverside Avenue
1.22 mi · 15%
Post Road
0.88 mi · 11%
Post Road East
0.36 mi · 5%
Saugatuck Avenue
0.26 mi · 3%
US 1
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

4.63 mi · 00h 06m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norwalk
00h 06m from Westport
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westport and Rain Showers Likely near Darien.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westport to Darien?

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

East Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Westport and 3.9 miles from Darien.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westport and Rain Showers Likely near Darien.

Stop Ideas Near East Norwalk

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 East Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 0.3 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 12.3 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 6.7 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norwalk.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

19 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

42 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Darien. Straight-line distance: 7.24 mi (11.65 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town in Connecticut

Population28,444
Coordinates41.1414900, -73.3579000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Darien

#2 Darien

Town in Connecticut

Population21,693
Coordinates41.0787100, -73.4692900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Westport (-73.3579, 41.14149)
End: Darien (-73.46929, 41.07871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.25 $2.50
Premium $4.86 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $6.00 $1.68 $3.36

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Darien. The current time is 08:27:39.

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.