Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Woodstock, 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

2h 27m

Distance

112.2 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Woodstock, CT

Wikimedia Commons

city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Norwalk, CT

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 112.2-mile journey from Woodstock, CT, to Norwalk, CT, is designed for a single day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via local roads, including Route 169 and Old Turnpike Road, with no highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $18, making it an economical option. This drive offers a straightforward local experience within the Northeast region. It's a manageable distance for a day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.1 miles from Woodstock, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 15 31.7 mi 39m
I 84 28.4 mi 32m
I 91 16.5 mi 19m
I 95 12.4 mi 16m
Old Turnpike Road 6.3 mi 11m
CT 8 4.5 mi 5m
Route 169 3.3 mi 5m
Bigelow Hollow Road 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: CT 15 — 31.7 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, CT and Norwalk, CT.

1

Start on CT 169

3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 169
2

Turn left onto CT 197

6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
3

Continue on CT 197

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawson Road
4

Turn straight onto CT 171

2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
5

Turn left onto CT 190

2.0 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
7

Merge onto I 84

20 mi · 23 min · I 84
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 84

8.0 mi · 9 min · I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Exit 86 Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 91

17 mi · 19 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 8 sec
Toward CT 15 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto CT 8

4.5 mi · 5 min · CT 8
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 16 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 26 sec
Exit 16 Toward East Norwalk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn right onto East Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Avenue
23

Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Avenue
24

Continue on East Avenue

86 ft · 1 sec · East Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

East Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this 112.2-mile drive offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast in Woodstock, CT. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to make your own as needed, keeping the $18 fuel budget in mind. For a specific tip, pay close attention to your navigation as you transition between Route 169, Old Turnpike Road, and Lawson Road, as the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates frequent course changes are part of the experience.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from Woodstock, CT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.1 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwalk, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Woodstock, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodstock, CT

This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Woodstock, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 31.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glastonbury, CT

56 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

Coventry, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kensington, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Woodstock, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.1

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18605631513

Visit website

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wethersfield, Connecticut

0.3 mi

Cafe Fiore Cromwell

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cromwell, Connecticut

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

TheSpot Cafe'

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Hartford, Connecticut

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.1

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18603102283

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trumbull, Connecticut

3 mi

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.1

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18605631513

Visit website

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 48.1

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+18608526287

Visit website

Cafe Fiore Cromwell

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.1

Cromwell, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18607405823

Visit website

Giulia's Pizza Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.1

Cromwell, Connecticut

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18607882200

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 40.1

Manchester, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18606493857

Visit website

South Side Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.1

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12032698868

Visit website

Ginger Root Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.1

East Hartford, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+18605681583

Visit website

Hartford Road Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.1

Manchester, Connecticut

Hours: 12 pm–2 am

+18606461044

Visit website

TheSpot Cafe'

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.1

East Hartford, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18603102283

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.2

Trumbull, Connecticut

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

Kickstart Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88.2

Shelton, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12035132106

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Putnam, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 96.2

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 112.2

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.2

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

Milford Green

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 88.2

Milford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96.2

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 80.2

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 80.2

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Hungry Tiger Cafe & Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.1

Manchester, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+18606491195

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 43.5 and 92.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
43.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | CT 15

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CT 15 South: New York City
8
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

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 86 Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
7
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South
7
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CT 15 South
8
92.8 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.06 one way

$36.12 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $19.87 $39.75
premium $4.86 $21.49 $42.97
diesel $5.61 $24.77 $49.54

Estimated Tolls: $0.44

Old Turnpike Road (6.3 mi) $0.44

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.7 0 $11.78 $5.39
Efficient EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
EV Truck/SUV 44.9 0 $15.71 $7.18

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Woodstock, CT

Night in Woodstock on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norwalk, CT

Night in Norwalk on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 27m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 112.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 15.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 112.2-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, such as Route 169 and Lawson Road, are characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. While there's no specific mention of the longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the local road network. This driving style means you'll be actively navigating through communities and varied terrain rather than cruising on a high-speed thoroughfare.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on CT 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.5 miles in near CT 15.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 112.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 43.5 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 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.

Between Woodstock, CT and Norwalk, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Waterbury.

New York City

45.4 mi in | ~1h 2m

Waterbury

92.8 mi in | ~2h

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on CT 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.44 in tolls one way, starting with Old Turnpike Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 43.5 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Norwalk, CT

Hampton, CT 102.9 mi · 2h 11m South Windham, CT 96.7 mi · 2h 6m Storrs, CT 92.9 mi · 2h 1m Granby, CT 87.5 mi · 1h 54m

More from Woodstock, CT

New Haven, CT 82.5 mi · 1h 48m Waterbury, CT 76.3 mi · 1h 41m

More trips to Norwalk, CT

Jewett City, CT 95.4 mi Franklin, CT 91.8 mi Hazardville, CT 88.1 mi Crystal Lake, CT 87.8 mi Ledyard, CT 86.3 mi Suffield, CT 84.8 mi
Escape planner: Woodstock, CT Scenic drives in CT

Explore more options from Woodstock, CT or browse trips ending in Norwalk, CT.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CT road trips.