Origin
Old Greenwich, CT
Afternoon in Old Greenwich on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Greenwich, CT
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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.3-mile drive from Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT takes about 21 minutes and is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. With 75% of the journey on highways, it's an efficient way to cover the short distance. Considering the minimal travel time and low estimated fuel cost of $2, this route is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between these Connecticut towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 12.3-mile trip. About 75% of your time will be spent on major roads like I-95, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 9.2 miles on I-95, meaning you'll likely encounter steady traffic flow for a good portion of the journey. While Sound Beach Avenue and East Avenue will offer brief transitions, the overarching character is one of efficient travel on established roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sound Beach Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Laddins Rock Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Laddins Rock Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles (Baxter Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Laddins Rock Road
Enter roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Baxter Avenue
Turn right onto Baxter Avenue toward I 95 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 95 North
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward East Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lodging
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Lodging
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Avenue
Turn left onto East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Lodging along the way.
Lodging
11.6 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Sound Beach Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brown House Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Harding Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Selleck Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Baxter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Greenwich, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sound Beach Avenue
2
Continue on Laddins Rock Road
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Laddins Rock Road
3
Turn right onto Harding Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Harding Road
4
Turn left onto Brown House Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown House Road
5
Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Selleck Street
6
Turn left onto West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Avenue
7
Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Baxter Avenue
Toward I 95 North
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
9
Merge onto I 95
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lodging
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
14
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in Norwalk on Friday
Local time
4:22 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
8 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
21m 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 Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT covers 12.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Sound Beach Avenue, East 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 6.2 miles from Old Greenwich, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.98 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Laddins Rock Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles (Baxter Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Old Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Lodging along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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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