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Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Byram, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

16.5 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

human settlement in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States of America

East Norwalk, CT

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Downtown Byram, CT, CT

Byram, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Byram, CT covers 16.5 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, East Avenue, Winfield Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 23m highway drive covering 16.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and East Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 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 9 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 15 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Avenue.

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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Avenue

Turn right onto East Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Delavan Avenue, Byram

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 2 Toward Delavan Avenue, Byram
5
16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | Chestnut Street

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 15 mi 20m
East Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Winfield Street 0.3 mi <1m
Delavan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Frontage Road 0.1 mi <1m
Chestnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 15 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CT 136

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Winfield Street
2

Turn right onto East Avenue

0.4 mi · 49 sec · East Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
4

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 20 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 2 Toward Delavan Avenue, Byram Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Frontage Road
7

Turn right onto Delavan Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Delavan Avenue
8

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

497 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street
9

Arrive at destination

Chestnut Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.66 one way

$5.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.92 $5.85
premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
diesel $5.61 $3.64 $7.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.73 $0.79
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
EV Truck/SUV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

East Norwalk, CT

Afternoon in East Norwalk on Thursday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Byram, CT

Afternoon in Byram on Thursday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

23 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

23m 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 Norwalk, CT to Byram, CT covers 16.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Avenue, Winfield Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from East Norwalk, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.66 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Norwalk, CT to Byram, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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