Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to East Brooklyn, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
111.9 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 Norwalk, CT
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East Brooklyn, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to East Brooklyn, CT covers 111.9 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, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.01 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 Norwalk, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 111.9 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 (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 111.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.6 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 21 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 66.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 111.9 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 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.7 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
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 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
I 395
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6
109.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West: Danielson, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 37
Toward US 6 West: Danielson, Hartford
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Norwalk, CT to East Brooklyn, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.
Plainfield
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 34m
|
via I 395
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 66.6 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 395 | 37.7 mi | 41m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Long Wharf Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Providence Pike | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 66.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and East Brooklyn, CT.
1
Start on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
2
Continue on CT 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
4
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
38 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Street
8
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
9
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frontage Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North
12
Merge onto I 95
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 395
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 395
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 395
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 395
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 37
Toward US 6 West: Danielson, Hartford
16
Merge onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Providence Pike
17
Continue on US 6
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Road
18
Turn left onto Day Street
247 ft
·
15 sec
·
Day Street
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ventura Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Ventura Drive
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 Norwalk, CT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.6 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Brooklyn, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, CT
This is one driving day of about 111.9 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from East Norwalk, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 66.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from East Norwalk, CT · 1h 15m 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 Norwalk, 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 66.6 miles.
Arriving in East Brooklyn, CT
The final approach into East Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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
$18.01 one way
$36.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
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: 39.2 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 | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $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 Brooklyn, CT
Afternoon in East Brooklyn on Thursday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to East Brooklyn, CT covers 111.9 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, Forbes 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 Norwalk, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.01 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 111.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.7 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Norwalk, CT to East Brooklyn, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.
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