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Trip from Norwalk, CT to Storrs, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

92.9 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Norwalk, CT

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Downtown Storrs, CT, CT

Storrs, CT

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Trip Overview

This 92.9-mile drive from Norwalk to Storrs, Connecticut, is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 1 minute. The route primarily utilizes local roads like East Avenue and CT 25, with no significant highway travel, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this journey is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Given its relatively short duration and local road profile, it offers a straightforward and manageable drive through the Northeast region of Connecticut. You can expect a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.4 miles from Norwalk, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Avenue — —
I 95 North — —
CT 25 — —
CT 8 North — —
CT 15 North — —
Merritt Parkway — —
Wilbur Cross Parkway — —
Berlin Turnpike — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, CT and Storrs, CT.

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Start on East Avenue

272 ft · 12 sec · East Avenue
2

Continue on East Avenue

266 ft · 7 sec · East Avenue
3

Continue on East Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
4

Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 North: New Haven
5

Merge slight left

12 mi · 16 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

0.6 mi · 1 min · CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
7

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
8

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
9

Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

0.7 mi · 1 min · CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
10

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
11

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30 mi · 37 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
12

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

16 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
13

Merge slight right

1.4 mi · 1 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

14 mi · 16 min · I 84 East: Boston
15

Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

0.3 mi · 47 sec · CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
16

Turn right onto Merrow Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Merrow Road
17

Continue on Tolland Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
18

Continue on Storrs Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Storrs Road
19

Turn right onto Mansfield Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mansfield Road
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 2-hour drive is easily completed in one day, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving Norwalk, CT, in the morning will allow you to arrive in Storrs with plenty of daylight. With a $15 fuel cost, you likely won't need to worry about frequent gas station stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile means many turns are coming up in quick succession. This route is straightforward, so focus on enjoying the local scenery as you make your way across Connecticut.

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 46.4 miles from Norwalk, CT, or about 1h into the drive.

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 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 1h 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Storrs, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Norwalk, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Norwalk, CT

This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Norwalk, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Meriden, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meriden, CT

46 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

Milford, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meriden, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Manchester, Connecticut

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 73

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18606493857

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wallingford, Connecticut

0.7 mi

Allegro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hartford, Connecticut

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trumbull, Connecticut

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.9

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

TheSpot Cafe'

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Hartford, Connecticut

2.8 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 73

Manchester, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18606493857

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 46.4

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+12032849989

Visit website

Allegro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.4

Hartford, Connecticut

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+18602968139

Visit website

The Corner Cafe MX

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.4

Hartford, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+19592263055

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 73

Manchester, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18604748383

Visit website

Christo's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 46.4

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12032944626

Visit website

Sadie's Sunrise Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.7

Berlin, Connecticut

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18608350505

Visit website

Violi's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 53.1

Meriden, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12036394830

Visit website

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.9

Trumbull, Connecticut

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

TheSpot Cafe'

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

East Hartford, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18603102283

Kickstart Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 26.5

Shelton, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12035132106

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 19.9

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 33.2

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.6

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 33.2

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Hungry Tiger Cafe & Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Manchester, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+18606491195

Visit website

Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (formerly Knights of Columbus Museum)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.2

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12038650400

Visit website

New Britain Youth Museum At Hungerford Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 59.7

Berlin, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18608279064

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.96 one way

$29.91 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.46 $32.91
premium $4.86 $17.79 $35.58
diesel $5.61 $20.51 $41.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.9 0 $9.75 $4.46
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72
EV Truck/SUV 37.2 0 $13.01 $5.95

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Norwalk, CT

Night in Norwalk on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Storrs, CT

Night in Storrs on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

34 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

2h 1m 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" for the entirety of this 92.9-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including East Avenue and CT 25. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be making frequent turns and adjusting speed often. This type of driving profile suggests a more engaged experience behind the wheel, allowing you to observe your surroundings more closely as you move through Connecticut's local communities. The character of the road remains consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than high-speed transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Norwalk, CT to Storrs, CT is easy. At 2h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norwalk, CT to Storrs, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norwalk, CT to Storrs, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Storrs, 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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