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Trip from Norwalk, CT to Noank, CT

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

85.7 mi

138 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

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Downtown Norwalk, CT, CT

Norwalk, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norwalk, CT to Noank, CT covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Forbes Avenue, Groton Long Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.72 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

42.8 miles from Norwalk, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 85.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Forbes Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.2 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 77.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Forbes Avenue. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
31.2 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
31.4 mi into trip | ~44m in | Long Wharf Drive

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point

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

Exit 88 Toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point
7
82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 1 / Fort Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fort Hill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 77.2 mi 1h 37m
Forbes Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Groton Long Point Road 1.2 mi 2m
Long Wharf Drive 0.9 mi 2m
Fort Hill Road 0.9 mi 1m
East Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Frontage Road 0.7 mi <1m
North Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 77.2 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Avenue

272 ft · 12 sec · East Avenue
2

Continue on East Avenue

267 ft · 6 sec · East Avenue
3

Continue on East Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5

Merge onto I 95

30 mi · 40 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 46 Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Street
9

Turn right onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Water Street
10

Continue on US 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
11

Turn right onto US 1

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Frontage Road
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 North
13

Merge onto I 95

47 mi · 56 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 88 Toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point
15

Turn right onto CT 117

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Road
16

Turn straight onto CT 117

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Newtown Road
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fort Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto CT 215

1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road
19

Turn left onto Brook Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brook Street
20

At end of road, turn right onto CT 215

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street
21

Arrive at destination

CT 215

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 42.8 miles from Norwalk, CT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.2 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.8 miles or 59m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Norwalk, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 85.7 miles and 1h 54m.

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 I 95 for about 77.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.8 mi from Norwalk, CT · 59m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

43 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Norwalk, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.2 miles.

Arriving in Noank, CT

The final approach into Noank, 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 Noank, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.72 one way

$27.44 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $15.04 $30.08
premium $4.83 $16.29 $32.58
diesel $5.64 $19.04 $38.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wegmans - Tesla Supercharger

Norwalk, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield NB - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield Centre Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Connecticut Welcome Center - Tesla Supercharger

Darien, CT

Tesla

10 DCFC

Fairfield SB - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, CT

Tesla

8 DCFC

I-95 Darien NB Service Plaza

Darien, CT

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

RT 15 Fairfield SB Service Plaza

Fairfield, CT

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Westfield Trumbull (Trumbull, CT)

Trumbull, CT

Electrify America

4 DCFC

APPLEGREEN: 6 Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.11
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.50 $3.43
EV Truck/SUV 34.3 0 $12.00 $5.48

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Norwalk, CT

Morning in Norwalk on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Noank, CT

Morning in Noank on Monday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

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 54m 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 Noank, CT covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Forbes Avenue, Groton Long Point Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 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 $13.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norwalk, CT to Noank, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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