Trip from Norwalk, CT to Pomfret, CT

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

108.3 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 46m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 45m

8 PM

2h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norwalk, CT to Pomfret, CT covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 84, Berlin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.34 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

54.1 miles from Norwalk, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 108.3 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 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 30.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 84. 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 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 108.3 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. 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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

70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 84; US 6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 84 East: Boston

84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

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 68 Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

Towns Along This Route

Between Norwalk, CT and Pomfret, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Mansfield.

Waterbury

13.4 mi in | ~18m

New Haven

17.3 mi in | ~23m | via CT 8

Mansfield

84.7 mi in | ~1h 47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway	30.4 mi	37m
I 84	15.9 mi	18m
Berlin Turnpike	15.7 mi	20m
I 95	12.4 mi	16m
CT 8	5 mi	5m
Brayman Hollow Road	3.7 mi	6m
Boston Turnpike	3.1 mi	5m
Merritt Parkway	3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 30.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Avenue

272 ft · 12 sec · East Avenue

Continue on East Avenue

266 ft · 7 sec · East Avenue

Continue on East Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

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

Merge slight left

12 mi · 16 min

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

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

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30 mi · 37 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

16 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

Merge slight right

1.4 mi · 1 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

14 mi · 16 min · I 84 East: Boston

Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

0.3 mi · 47 sec · CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

Turn right onto Merrow Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Merrow Road

Continue on Tolland Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

Continue on Storrs Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Storrs Road

Turn left onto Middle Turnpike

1.8 mi · 2 min · Middle Turnpike

Continue on Boston Turnpike

1.1 mi · 1 min · Boston Turnpike

Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pompey Hollow Road

Continue on Ashford Center Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

Continue on Hartford Turnpike

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

Turn left onto Eastford Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Eastford Road

Turn right onto Boston Turnpike

2.0 mi · 3 min · Boston Turnpike

Continue on Brayman Hollow Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

Turn slight left onto Deerfield Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Deerfield Road

Turn left

66 ft · 5 sec

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 54.1 miles from Norwalk, CT, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pomfret, 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 108.3 miles and 2h 25m.

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 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.1 mi from Norwalk, CT · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

54 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 54.1 miles from Norwalk, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pomfret, CT

The final approach into Pomfret, 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 Pomfret, 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

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

$17.34 one way

$34.67 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$19.00	$38.01
premium	$4.83	$20.59	$41.17
diesel	$5.64	$24.06	$48.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.5	$11.37	$5.20
Efficient EV	27.1	$9.48	$4.33
EV Truck/SUV	43.3	$15.16	$6.93

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Norwalk, CT

Late night in Norwalk on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 7 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Destination

Pomfret, CT

Late night in Pomfret on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

54 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

18 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

2h 25m 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 Pomfret, CT covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 84, Berlin Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.1 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 $17.34 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 Pomfret, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Mansfield.

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Trip from Norwalk, CT to Pomfret, 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 Pomfret, CT

National Parks Near This Route

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Norwalk, CT

Pomfret, CT

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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