Traveling from Moodus to East Norwalk covers 74.2 miles across the Connecticut landscape. You can expect a drive time of roughly 1 hour and 29 minutes, making this an ideal one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route utilizes local roads like Moodus Leesville Road, Leesville Road, and Moodus Road, you will avoid the interstate system entirely. Budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the trip. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for drivers who prefer navigating regional backroads over the high-speed monotony of major highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Moodus, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 15
42.9 mi
54m
Meriden Road
4.2 mi
5m
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi
7m
Moodus Road
3.5 mi
6m
Middle Haddam Road
2.5 mi
4m
Main Street
1.9 mi
4m
Washington Street
1.9 mi
3m
Saugatuck Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 42.9 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moodus, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
0.3 mi·28 sec·East Haddam Moodus Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 151
1.1 mi·2 min·Moodus Leesville Road
3
Turn straight onto CT 151
0.8 mi·1 min·Leesville Road
4
Continue on CT 151
3.5 mi·6 min·Moodus Road
5
Continue on CT 151
2.5 mi·4 min·Middle Haddam Road
6
Turn left onto CT 66
4.2 mi·7 min·Portland-Cobalt Road
7
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi·2 min·Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Grand Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Prospect Street
11
Continue on Liberty Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Liberty Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CT 3
0.1 mi·19 sec·Newfield Street
13
Turn right onto CT 66
1.9 mi·3 min·Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi·5 min·Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 1BToward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New HavenUse the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 91
0.1 mi·11 sec·I 91
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward CT 15 SouthUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·8 sec
Toward CT 15 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto CT 15
43 mi·54 min·CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 21Toward CT 57: Westport, WestonUse the right lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi·23 sec·Weston Road
22
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57
387 ft·7 sec·Weston Road
23
Turn straight onto CT 57; CT 136
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
24
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi·26 sec·Canal Street
25
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi·20 sec·Kings Highway North
26
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi·45 sec·Wilton Road
27
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi·2 min·Riverside Avenue
28
Continue on CT 33
1.4 mi·2 min·Saugatuck Avenue
29
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi·1 min·Winfield Street
30
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 29-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, staying alert is essential, so plan to start your journey well-rested. With no formal stops scheduled, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $12 estimated fuel cost covers the direct transit. A specific tip for this route: keep your navigation system updated and ready, as the reliance on local roads like Moodus Road involves frequent turns that are easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to your GPS.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Moodus, CT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Norwalk, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moodus, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moodus, CT
This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Moodus, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 64.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
13.1 mi into trip|~24m in|CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
21.2 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
7
21.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
21.9 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
64.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.32 one way
$22.63 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.45
$24.90
premium
$4.86
$13.46
$26.92
diesel
$5.61
$15.52
$31.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.1
0
$7.38
$3.37
Efficient EV
17.6
0
$6.15
$2.81
EV Truck/SUV
28.1
0
$9.84
$4.50
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Moodus, CT
Morning
in Moodus on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Norwalk, CT
Morning
in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a 0% highway share, placing you firmly on local surface streets for the duration of the 74.2-mile journey. You should prepare for a turn-heavy experience that requires your full attention, as the route relies on Moodus Leesville Road, Leesville Road, and Moodus Road rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The road’s personality is technical and winding, offering a distinct departure from typical interstate driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find the pace of the drive remains consistent and engaging from start to finish.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on CT 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and Meriden Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in near CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 13.1 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moodus, CT to East Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
64.9 mi in|~1h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on CT 15. 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 East 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 13.1 miles (CT 17; CT 66 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Norwalk, CT before heading back.
