How far is Wolcott, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Wolcott, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
51.44 mi
01h 01m
Flight
39.99 mi
64.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.99 mi
Kilometers
64.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.44 mi
Kilometers
82.78 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Wolcott
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolcott
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Norwalk
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolcott
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
Shelton
CT

A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From Wolcott
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Norwalk
27.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Longmeadow Drive

    11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wolcott Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stillson Road

    3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodtick Road

    2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Meriden Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Silver Street Expressway

    2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
26.8 mi · 52%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 25%
Wolcott Road
2.19 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.15 mi · 4%
Wolcott Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Meriden Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelton
00h 30m from Wolcott
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wolcott and 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 Wolcott to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Wolcott and 27.2 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 39.99 mi (64.35 km).

Wolcott

#1 Wolcott

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population16,565
Coordinates41.6023200, -72.9867700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmeadow Drive (-72.986752, 41.60227)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolcott and Norwalk. The current time is 21:21:12.

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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.