Origin
Old Saybrook, CT
Late night in Old Saybrook on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Saybrook, 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
1h 22m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Saybrook, CT
David Kanigan
Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This 62.5-mile drive from Old Saybrook to Norwalk, Connecticut, is a straightforward 1 hour and 22-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. The journey primarily utilizes I-95, with brief segments on East Avenue and Boston Post Road, giving it a 97% highway focus. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as the drive is easily manageable in a single day. The overall feel is efficient and direct, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 60.3 mi | 1h 18m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Middlesex Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 60.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Saybrook, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on CT 154
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 1; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Post Road
3
Continue on CT 154
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Middlesex Turnpike
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95
60 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
9
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Old Saybrook, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South
5
1.4 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.
7
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
4
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
East Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Norwalk, CT
Late night in Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 heavily highway-focused experience on this route, with 97% of the drive taking place on interstates and major roads. The bulk of your travel will be on I-95, including one uninterrupted stretch of 60.3 miles. While the majority of the drive is on the highway, you'll encounter brief transitions onto local roads like East Avenue and Boston Post Road. This means a consistent pace for most of the journey, with minimal slowdowns until you approach your destination in Norwalk. It’s the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Old Saybrook, CT to Norwalk, CT is easy. At 1h 22m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 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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