Origin
Farmington, CT
Afternoon in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, CT to East Norwalk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, CT to East Norwalk, CT covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, Wilbur Cross Parkway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 16 mi | 20m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 6 mi | 7m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 16 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
9
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
13
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Weston Road
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Weston Road
18
Turn straight onto CT 57; CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
20
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway North
21
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
22
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
23
Continue on CT 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
24
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
25
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 30.1 miles from Farmington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
25 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Navigation decision point
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.71 one way
$19.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 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 | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
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
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
16 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
1h 20m 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?
60.3 mi in 1h 20m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Merritt Parkway.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near CT 10 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Farmington, CT to East Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 East Norwalk, 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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