Origin
Oakville, CT
Morning in Oakville on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakville, CT to Norwalk, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 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 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
Oakville to Norwalk is 47.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via CT 8 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast. With most of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward transit. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you have the time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 30.8 mi | 37m |
| I 95 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Watertown Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| CT 73 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rudy Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 30.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
2
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Buckingham Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 73
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on CT 73
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watertown Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rudy Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto CT 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 73
Toward CT 8 South
7
Merge onto CT 8
31 mi
·
37 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
13
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.6 miles from Oakville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 46.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Buckingham Street
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
19 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 47.2 miles spent on high-speed roads like CT 8 and I-95. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 30.8 miles on CT 8 before transitioning to other main roads. Be prepared for frequent exits and lane changes as you approach the Norwalk area, typical of a high-speed corridor near a populated center.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Buckingham Street.
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 47.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Buckingham Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
544 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
764 ft
Highest Point
544 ft
Elevation Range
532 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.2 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 (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on CT 8. 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 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 0.1 miles (Buckingham Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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