How far is Bethlehem, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.38 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.54 mi
60.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.34 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Norwalk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ansonia
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Bethlehem
28.1 mi
00h 33m
To Norwalk
29.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Norwalk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Bethlehem Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbury Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Deforest Street

    1445 ft · 28 sec · Deforest Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Hill

    111 m · 7 sec · Veterans Hill

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Watertown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Rudy Avenue

    980 ft · 19 sec · Rudy Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South

    2624 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Norwalk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
31.3 mi · 55%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 22%
Main Street North
3.91 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.53 mi · 4%
Woodbury Road
1.74 mi · 3%
Watertown Avenue
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ansonia
00h 33m from Bethlehem
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Norwalk?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Bethlehem and 29.3 miles from Norwalk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Ansonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ansonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ansonia.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

21 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 37.54 mi (60.41 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

Town

Population3,385
Coordinates41.6398200, -73.2084500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Norwalk

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-73.208189, 41.639776)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Norwalk. The current time is 06:46:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.