Origin
Woodmont, CT
Morning in Woodmont on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodmont, CT to East 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
39m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
Woodmont, CT to East Norwalk, CT is 26.5 miles and takes about 39m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive primarily within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a quick trip that's ideal for a single day, with most of your time spent on the interstate. It’s a straightforward journey for anyone needing to get between these two locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 21.8 mi | 29m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodmont Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Merwin Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Devoll Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 21.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodmont, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Hawley Avenue
169 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hawley Avenue
2
Turn left onto Devoll Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Devoll Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 162
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Haven Avenue
4
Turn right onto Merwin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Merwin Avenue
5
Turn left onto Anderson Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Avenue
6
Continue on Woodmont Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodmont Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
22 mi
·
29 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
11
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
12
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Devoll Street
Turn left onto Devoll Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CT 162 / New Haven Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in East Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 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
16 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
39m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 82% of it utilizing I 95. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 21.8 miles on the interstate, making for a consistent pace. The majority of the trip involves navigating this major highway, which offers a direct connection. While Saugatuck Avenue and Anderson Avenue are part of the route, the dominant character is that of a swift interstate transit.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Saugatuck Avenue. 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 Devoll Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.5 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 (Devoll Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: 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 Woodmont, CT to East Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Saugatuck along the way.
Saugatuck
24.4 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Devoll Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 162 / New Haven Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: 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 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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