How far is Windsor Locks, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Windsor Locks, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
80.57 mi
01h 23m
Flight
69.1 mi
111.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.1 mi
Kilometers
111.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.57 mi
Kilometers
129.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Windsor Locks
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor Locks
2026-04-19T00:33
Arrive Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor Locks
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 Windsor Locks
40.3 mi
00h 41m
To Norwalk
40.3 mi
00h 41m

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 Windsor Locks and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor Locks and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    11 m · 9 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2897 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
30.9 mi · 38%
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 38%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 16%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
East Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
CT 8
0.24 mi
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 41m from Windsor Locks
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 40.3 miles from Windsor Locks and 40.3 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Windsor Locks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Windsor Locks and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 69.1 mi (111.21 km).

Windsor Locks

#1 Windsor Locks

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population12,798
Coordinates41.9292600, -72.6273100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 140 (-72.627311, 41.929292)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.66 $25.32
Premium $4.86 $13.80 $27.59
Diesel $6.00 $17.03 $34.06

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 Windsor Locks and Norwalk. The current time is 00:33:45.

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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.