How far is Cheshire, CT from East Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Cheshire, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheshire and East Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire and East Norwalk.
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Start on the route
157 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Woodbury Court
93 m · 15 sec · Woodbury Court
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Turn right onto Academy Road
610 ft · 18 sec · Academy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 21 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
696 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road
1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road
118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Kings Highway North
850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue
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Continue on Winfield Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheshire and East Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
16 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cheshire and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheshire to East Norwalk?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Cheshire and 23.2 miles from East Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cheshire and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 37.5 mi (60.35 km).
#1 Cheshire
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,806 |
| Coordinates | 41.4989900, -72.9006600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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