Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Night in East Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Stratford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Stratford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Stratford, CT covers 16.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Saugatuck Avenue, Winfield Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mount Carmel Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Stratford, 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
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 31
Toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Mount Carmel Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mount Carmel Boulevard
7
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sherwood Place
9
Turn right onto Jane Street
342 ft
·
15 sec
·
Jane Street
10
Arrive at destination
Jane Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 16.6 — 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
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
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 31
Toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Sherwood Place
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Jane Street
Turn right onto Jane Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Stratford, CT
Night in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
23 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
25m 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?
16.7 mi in 25m, mostly highway — 13.7 mi of that is on I 95.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Saugatuck Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
55 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
55 ft
Elevation Range
41 ft
About the Cities
Starting in East Norwalk, CT
Full guide →Arriving in Stratford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1639
Stratford is a town in Connecticut. Stratford, Connecticut was founded in 1639. It is in New England and located on the Long Island Sound. It is east of the Housatonic River and it also part of Fairfield County. Stratford is 18.7 miles and has a population of 51,384 people. Stratford is only an hour in driving distance from parts New York. Stratford consists of multiple public bathing beaches, five marinas, fishing piers, and two public boat launching facilities. Stratfords' mission statement is as follows, "To enhance the quality of life within the community by providing services with professionalism and a commitment to excellence." It is quite noticeable driving through the town of Stratford that the town sticks to their mission statement.
Top landmarks
- • Stratford Point Light — lighthouse in Stratford, Connecticut, United States
- • Garbage Museum — waste management themed museum in Stratford, Connecticut
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 15.8 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 Stratford, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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