Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Morning in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Guilford, 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 2m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Guilford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion along the Connecticut shoreline, this 44.6-mile trip from East Norwalk to Guilford is an efficient choice. You can comfortably complete the journey in about one hour and two minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $7 for fuel should cover your needs for this short trek. While the route begins with local navigation on Saugatuck Avenue, it primarily utilizes I-95 North and Long Wharf Drive to bridge the distance. Since both towns reside within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that requires no overnight stops, offering you maximum flexibility for your destination plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.2 mi | 50m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Long Wharf Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North River Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Guilford, 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
28 mi
·
38 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Street
8
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
9
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frontage Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North
12
Merge onto I 95
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 58
Toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on North River Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North River Street
Toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
15
Turn right onto CT 77
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street
16
Turn left onto US 1
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Boston Post Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto State Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
18
Arrive at destination
State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Guilford, CT
Morning in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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 2m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route relies on a mix of Saugatuck Avenue and interstate segments, you won't find yourself settling into a long, monotonous highway cruise. Instead, you will navigate a shifting environment where the road transitions from local streets to major thoroughfares like I-95 North. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by frequent adjustments and varied traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. This isn't a route for zoning out; it requires active engagement as you transition through the different segments of your journey.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Forbes Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 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 44.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on I 95. 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 Guilford, 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Guilford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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