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Trip from Norwalk, CT to North Stonington, CT

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

94.9 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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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Downtown North Stonington, CT, CT

North Stonington, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Norwalk, CT to North Stonington, CT covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Norwich-Westerly Road, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.19 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

47.4 miles from Norwalk, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 94.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Norwich-Westerly Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.5 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 87.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

127 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

307 ft

Total Descent

222 ft

Highest Point

127 ft

~94.9 mi in

Elevation Range

112 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Norwich-Westerly Road. You will hit about 12 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 94.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
92 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck

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

Exit 92 Toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 87.5 mi 1h 49m
Norwich-Westerly Road 2.5 mi 3m
Forbes Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Long Wharf Drive 0.9 mi 2m
East Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Frontage Road 0.7 mi <1m
Rocky Hollow Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 87.5 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Avenue

272 ft · 12 sec · East Avenue
2

Continue on East Avenue

266 ft · 7 sec · East Avenue
3

Continue on East Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
4

Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

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

Merge slight left

30 mi · 40 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
7

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
8

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Street
9

Turn right onto Water Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Water Street
10

Continue on Forbes Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
11

Turn right onto Frontage Road

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Frontage Road
12

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 95 North
13

Merge slight left

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck

0.2 mi · 42 sec · CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck
15

Turn left onto Liberty Street

220 ft · 3 sec · Liberty Street
16

Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road

259 ft · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
18

Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
19

Turn right onto Rocky Hollow Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Rocky Hollow Road
20

Continue on Main Street

344 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
21

Arrive at your destination

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 47.4 miles from Norwalk, CT, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 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 47.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stonington, 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 94.9 miles and 2h 3m.

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 87.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.4 mi from Norwalk, CT · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 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 87.5 miles.

Arriving in North Stonington, CT

The final approach into North Stonington, 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 North Stonington, 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

$15.19 one way

$30.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $16.65 $33.30
premium $4.83 $18.04 $36.08
diesel $5.64 $21.08 $42.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 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 $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.29 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 hours ago

Origin

Norwalk, CT

Late night in Norwalk on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 7 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Destination

North Stonington, CT

Late night in North Stonington on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 6 to 9 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

47 mi in

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

2h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 North Stonington, CT covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Norwich-Westerly Road, 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 47.4 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 $15.19 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 94.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Norwalk, CT to North Stonington, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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