Origin
East Brooklyn, CT
Afternoon in East Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
3:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brooklyn, CT to East Norwalk, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
111.8 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brooklyn, CT
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East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to East Norwalk, CT covers 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 395, Saugatuck Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from East Brooklyn, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 111.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 111.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.3 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Day Street
Turn right onto Day Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 6 / Providence Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Providence Road
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
109.6 mi into trip
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~2h 15m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 70.3 mi | 1h 30m |
| I 395 | 37.3 mi | 41m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Providence Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Providence Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ventura Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ventura Drive
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Day Street
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
Day Street
4
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Road
5
Continue on US 6; CT 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Pike
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 395 South: Norwich
7
Merge onto I 395
37 mi
·
41 min
·
I 395
8
Merge onto I 95
70 mi
·
1 hr 30 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
Trip Plan
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 55.9 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Norwalk, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Brooklyn, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 East Brooklyn, CT
This is one driving day of about 111.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from East Brooklyn, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from East Brooklyn, CT · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from East Brooklyn, 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 70.3 miles.
Arriving in East Norwalk, CT
The final approach into East Norwalk, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Norwalk, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.00 one way
$36.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.68 | $49.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 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 | 33.5 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.16 |
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.
Destination
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Thursday
Local time
3:26 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
37 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
2h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to East Norwalk, CT covers 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Saugatuck Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.9 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Brooklyn, CT to East Norwalk, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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