Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Friday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Cromwell, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saugatuck Avenue, I 95 North, CT 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saugatuck Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck Avenue | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| CT 25 | — | — |
| CT 8 North | — | — |
| CT 15 North | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | — | — |
| I 91 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saugatuck Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Cromwell, CT.
1
Start on Winfield Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
2
Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
3
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
4
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
6
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
3 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
9
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
10
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
12
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin
14
Turn left onto Berlin Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Road
15
Continue on West Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Wall Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wall Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from East Norwalk, CT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from East Norwalk, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cromwell, CT
The final approach into Cromwell, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Cromwell, CT
Afternoon in Cromwell on Friday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
2 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
1h 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 Cromwell, CT covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saugatuck Avenue, I 95 North, CT 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.48 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.
The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Norwalk, CT to Cromwell, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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