Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Late night in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Farmington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Norwalk, CT
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Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Spanning 61.3 miles, this trek from East Norwalk to Farmington is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Saugatuck Avenue, I-95 North, and CT-25 to reach your destination within the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects two distinct Connecticut communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| I 95 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| South Main Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| CT 8 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Farmington, CT.
1
Start on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
2
Continue on CT 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
4
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27A
Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CT 8; CT 25
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto CT 15
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 51
Toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cheshire Road
16
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norton Street
17
Continue on CT 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from East Norwalk, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 12.7 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CT 8
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 51
Toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Whitney Avenue
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.87 one way
$19.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Farmington, CT
Late night in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local infrastructure, which requires more active attention than long interstate stretches. The road's personality is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged with frequent turns as you transition between the two towns. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should be prepared for a drive that demands consistent focus on the road ahead. It is a localized journey that changes character frequently as you move away from the coast.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Norwalk, CT and Farmington, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Hamden.
Waterbury
12.7 mi in
|
~18m
New Haven
16.6 mi in
|
~23m
|
via CT 8
Hamden
36.2 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. 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 Farmington, 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Farmington, 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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