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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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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.
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Start on Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Turn right onto Wolcott Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn left onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road
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Continue on Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk
780 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue
1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 39.99 mi (64.35 km).
#1 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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