Origin
Southington, CT
Late night in Southington on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Southington, CT to East 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 8m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
Southington, CT to East Norwalk, CT is 51.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Merritt Parkway/Wilbur Cross Parkway/Whitney Avenue, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It offers a mixed drive experience, combining parkway travel with some local road sections. This is a straightforward, relatively short trip, ideal for a single day with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 16 mi | 20m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 16 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn left onto CT 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
5
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
6
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Weston Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Weston Road
15
Turn straight onto CT 57; CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
17
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway North
18
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
19
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
20
Continue on CT 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
21
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
22
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Southington, 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 and 46.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
45.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Navigation decision point
5
46.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
East Norwalk, CT
Late night in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
5:58 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.
Road read
1h 8m 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 journey features a 58% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16 miles on the Merritt Parkway, allowing for a period of consistent driving. The route transitions from parkway to more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a mixed drive, where the scenery and pace can change as you navigate between these different road types.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 10 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.2 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: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Southington, CT to East Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
45.8 mi in
|
~58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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 East 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: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 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 East 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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