Origin
East Brooklyn, CT
Afternoon in East Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Brooklyn, CT to Norwalk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
112.2 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 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
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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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Norwalk, CT covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m 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, Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.06 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
56.1 miles from East Brooklyn, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 72 mi | 1h 32m |
| I 395 | 37.3 mi | 41m |
| Providence Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Providence Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ventura Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Day Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 72 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and 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
72 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
12
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
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 56.1 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 80 miles or 1h 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 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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.
+
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 112.2 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Brooklyn, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 72 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.1 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 72 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
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 111.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Day Street
Turn right onto Day Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6 / Providence Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Providence Road
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
111.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
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 |
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: 39.3 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.
Destination
Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
2:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brookhaven, NY
56 mi in
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 19m 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 is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 112.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 72 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 13 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 72 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
265 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
265 ft
Elevation Range
240 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Norwalk, CT covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Providence Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 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 $18.06 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 19m 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 Norwalk, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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