Origin
Guilford, CT
Morning in Guilford on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guilford, CT to Norwalk, 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
45.3 mi
73 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 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guilford, CT
David Kanigan
Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
Guilford, CT to Norwalk, CT is 45.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on I 95, so expect efficient travel. This route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 43.6 mi | 59m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 43.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on State Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto US 1
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boston Post Road
3
Turn right onto CT 77
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95
44 mi
·
59 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
9
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.7 miles from Guilford, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Boston Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
4
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
East Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
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
Norwalk, CT
Morning in Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
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
1 degrees warmer 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?
This is a heavily highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll be on I 95 for the longest stretch, a continuous 43.6-mile segment, which means you can settle in for a consistent pace. Expect smooth sailing and minimal traffic interruptions for the majority of the trip. The character is less about changing scenery and more about efficient transit between your starting point in Guilford and your destination in Norwalk.
96% 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: 43.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Boston Post Road.
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 1h 2m 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: near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.3 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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.6 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: near the start (US 1 / Boston Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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