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

The driving distance from Willimantic, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 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
93.67 mi
01h 45m
Flight
74.51 mi
119.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.67 mi
Kilometers
150.75 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sat, May 2, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Willimantic
Sat, May 2, 11:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willimantic
2026-05-02T07:35
Arrive East Norwalk
Sat, May 2, 9:20 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 Willimantic
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Willimantic
46.2 mi
00h 52m
To East Norwalk
47.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Willimantic 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 Willimantic and East Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Willimantic Road

  5. 5

    Keep left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willimantic and East 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
43.3 mi · 46%
I 91 South
14 mi · 15%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 12%
Middletown Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.53 mi · 4%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

42.9 mi · 00h 54m

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
+19.2 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 52m from Willimantic
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willimantic 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 Willimantic to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Willimantic and 47.5 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willimantic and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.92 km).

Willimantic

#1 Willimantic

Town in the U.

Population17,737
Coordinates41.7106500, -72.2081300
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.208091, 41.71075)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 Willimantic and East Norwalk. The current time is 07:35:08.

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.