Origin
Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in Norwalk on Wednesday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, CT to Guilford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
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.
Norwalk, CT
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Guilford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Norwalk to Guilford is 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, traveling northeast through the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's largely on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick hop. Given its brevity and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 39.9 mi | 52m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Long Wharf Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North River Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 39.9 mi, about 52m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,641 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~700 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, CT and Guilford, CT.
1
Start on East Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Avenue
2
Continue on East Avenue
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Avenue
3
Continue on East Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
40 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Street
9
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
10
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frontage Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 58
Toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on North River Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North River Street
Toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
16
Turn right onto CT 77
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn left onto US 1
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Boston Post Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto State Street
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
19
Arrive at destination
State Street
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 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
1 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.
8
31.2 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
31.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$7.55 one way
$15.09 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $8.37 | $16.75 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
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
Guilford, CT
Afternoon in Guilford on Wednesday
Local time
12:44 PM
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
32 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 3m 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 drive is 88% highway, with the longest continuous stretch covering 39.9 miles on I 95. You'll spend most of your time cruising on the interstate before transitioning to surface roads like Forbes Avenue and Long Wharf Drive. Be prepared for frequent exits as you approach your destination, typical of highway travel in this corridor.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.9 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 0.8 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 45.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 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
109 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
219 ft
Highest Point
109 ft
~42.1 mi in
Elevation Range
100 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Norwalk, CT
Full guide →Founded 1640
Norwalk is a city of 91,000 people (2020) in Fairfield County, in the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It includes the villages of: East Norwalk, West Norwalk, Cranbury, Silvermine, Winnipauk, Wilson Point, Harbor View, Rowayton and South Norwalk, known locally as "SoNo." Norwalk, probably due mostly to its proximity to New York City, is home to many large companies.
Top landmarks
- • Silvermine — human settlement in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States of America
- • Peck Ledge Light — lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
- • Lockwood-Mathews Mansion — mansion and historic house museum in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Arriving in Guilford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1639
Guilford is a town in southern Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • Henry Whitfield House — historic house in Connecticut, United States
- • Meeting House Hill Historic District — historic district in Connecticut, United States
- • Guilford Historic Town Center — historic district in Connecticut, USA
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 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.9 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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