How far is Cornwall, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Cornwall, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornwall and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall and Norwalk.
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Start on Pine Street
1087 ft · 35 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Furnace Brook Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road
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Turn slight left onto Kent Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South
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Turn left onto Warren Hill Road
699 ft · 18 sec · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Cornwall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Cornwall Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
147 m · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on East Shore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
15.5 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
1569 ft · 50 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rocks Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road
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Continue on France Street
1654 ft · 38 sec · France Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
157 m · 18 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1387 ft · 26 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
33 m · 11 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornwall and Norwalk.
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.
US 7 South
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
15.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cornwall 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 Cornwall to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Cornwall and 44 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cornwall and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 50.33 mi (81 km).
#1 Cornwall
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,360 |
| Coordinates | 41.8437100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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