Trip from Norwalk, CT to Glastonbury, CT

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

67 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

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

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Norwalk, CT

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Glastonbury, CT

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Norwalk to Glastonbury covers 67 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is an efficient highway-focused drive that works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, it is a cost-effective way to navigate across Connecticut. Because the entire journey stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent travel environment from start to finish. It is a practical choice if you need to reach your destination quickly without the complication of multiple detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.5 miles from Norwalk, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient commute, as 93% of this trip consists of highway driving. You will primarily navigate a combination of I-95, the Wilbur Cross Parkway, and I-91 to reach your destination. The rhythm of the road is steady, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27 miles along the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Because the route is so heavily focused on major interstates, the experience is defined by consistent speeds rather than technical local maneuvering. You should be prepared for a focused, interstate-heavy drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic winding roads.

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.

Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 67 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 13.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

13.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

17.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | CT 8

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

19 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

49.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...

63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Towns Along This Route

Between Norwalk, CT and Glastonbury, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Middletown.

Waterbury

13.4 mi in | ~18m

New Haven

17.3 mi in | ~23m | via CT 8

Middletown

49.8 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway	27 mi	33m
I 91	13.6 mi	15m
I 95	12.4 mi	16m
CT 8	5 mi	5m
Merritt Parkway	3 mi	4m
CT 3	1.3 mi	1m
East Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 27 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Avenue

272 ft · 12 sec · East Avenue

Continue on East Avenue

267 ft · 6 sec · East Avenue

Continue on East Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 95 North: New Haven

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 16 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

3.2 mi · 3 min · CT 8; CT 25

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CT 15

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 15

27 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 91

14 mi · 15 min · I 91

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CT 3

1.3 mi · 1 min · CT 3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Toward Main Street, Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard

Turn right onto Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Hebron Avenue

129 ft · 3 sec · Hebron Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Hebron Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 28-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 67-mile journey without needing any scheduled stops, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the I-95 and I-91 corridors is always wise. Budgeting $11 for fuel should cover your needs, but filling up before you leave Norwalk ensures you won't have to worry about mid-trip refueling. Given that the route is almost entirely highway-based, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the estimated duration. Use the 27-mile stretch on the Wilbur Cross Parkway to settle into a steady cruising pace for the bulk of your drive.

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 33.5 miles from Norwalk, CT, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 67 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 44m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glastonbury, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving 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 Norwalk, CT

This is one driving day of about 67 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norwalk, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 27 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.5 mi from Norwalk, CT · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

34 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Norwalk, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glastonbury, CT

The final approach into Glastonbury, 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 Glastonbury, 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

$10.73 one way

$21.45 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$11.76	$23.51
premium	$4.83	$12.74	$25.47
diesel	$5.64	$14.89	$29.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.1	$7.03	$3.22
Efficient EV	16.8	$5.86	$2.68
EV Truck/SUV	26.8	$9.38	$4.29

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Norwalk, CT

Evening in Norwalk on Sunday

Local time

5:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glastonbury, CT

Evening in Glastonbury on Sunday

Local time

5:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

12 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 28m 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 Norwalk, CT to Glastonbury, CT covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Norwalk, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.73 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.

Between Norwalk, CT and Glastonbury, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Middletown.

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Trip from Norwalk, CT to Glastonbury, CT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Glastonbury, CT

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Norwalk, CT

Glastonbury, CT

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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