Origin
Old Greenwich, CT
Afternoon in Old Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Greenwich, 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
21m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Greenwich, CT
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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.3-mile drive from Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT takes about 21 minutes and is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. With 75% of the journey on highways, it's an efficient way to cover the short distance. Considering the minimal travel time and low estimated fuel cost of $2, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between these Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Sound Beach Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brown House Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Harding Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Selleck Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Baxter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Greenwich, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sound Beach Avenue
2
Continue on Laddins Rock Road
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Laddins Rock Road
3
Turn right onto Harding Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Harding Road
4
Turn left onto Brown House Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown House Road
5
Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Selleck Street
6
Turn left onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Avenue
7
Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Baxter Avenue
Toward I 95 North
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
9
Merge onto I 95
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lodging
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
14
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Laddins Rock Road
Enter roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Baxter Avenue
Turn right onto Baxter Avenue toward I 95 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 95 North
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward East Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lodging
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Lodging
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Avenue
Turn left onto East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
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
8 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
21m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 12.3-mile trip. About 75% of your time will be spent on major roads like I-95, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 9.2 miles on I-95, meaning you'll likely encounter steady traffic flow for a good portion of the journey. While Sound Beach Avenue and East Avenue will offer brief transitions, the overarching character is one of efficient travel on established roadways.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sound Beach Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Laddins Rock Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Laddins Rock Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles (Baxter Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.5 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.
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 Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Lodging along the way.
Lodging
11.6 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 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 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 1.1 miles (Laddins Rock Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles (Baxter Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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