Origin
Ansonia, CT
Late night in Ansonia on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ansonia, CT to Norwalk, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ansonia, CT
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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
Ansonia to Norwalk is 28.1 miles and takes about 38 minutes via CT 8 and I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, allowing plenty of time for your destination. Expect a quick journey that mainly utilizes major roadways to get you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| I 95 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Pershing Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 12.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on East Main Street
281 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on CT 115
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Pershing Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pershing Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
6
Merge onto CT 8
13 mi
·
15 min
·
CT 8
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
12
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pershing Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Pershing Drive
Navigation decision point
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward East Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norwalk, CT
Late night in Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a continuous 12.7-mile segment on CT 8. The journey primarily follows CT 8 before transitioning to I 95, offering a consistent driving experience dominated by higher speeds and limited access. While it's a highway-centric route, the transition between these main roads is designed for smooth passage.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Pershing Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norwalk, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Pershing Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwalk, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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