Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Darien, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7m
Distance
4.8 mi
8 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m
★
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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Darien, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Darien, CT covers 4.8 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Post Road, East Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Post Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 2.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Darien, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 1: Post Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Post Road
7
Turn right
192 ft
·
14 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Post Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward US 1: Post Road
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.77 one way
$1.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Darien, CT
Afternoon in Darien on Saturday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 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
7m 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?
4.8 mi in 7m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 95.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 7m drive. You will face about 5 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 4.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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.
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 Darien, CT before heading back.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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