How far is East Norwalk, CT from Bethel, CT?

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to Bethel, CT is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.02 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.37 mi
29.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.02 mi
Kilometers
35.43 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-19T07:36
Arrive Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Norwalk
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Weston
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From East Norwalk
11 mi
00h 20m
To Bethel
11 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and Bethel.

  1. 1

    Start on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 19 sec · Kings Highway North

  6. 6

    Continue on Canal Street

    1227 ft · 29 sec · Canal Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Weston Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newtown Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Newtown Turnpike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Glen Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Redding Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Redding Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Turkey Plain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turkey Plain Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Nashville Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Nashville Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    77 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue

    1857 ft · 39 sec · Greenwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newtown Turnpike
5.73 mi · 26%
Weston Road
3.92 mi · 18%
Redding Road
3.72 mi · 17%
Nashville Road
1.55 mi · 7%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.41 mi · 6%
Riverside Avenue
1.22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Newtown Turnpike

Continue on Newtown Turnpike

5.73 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 20m from East Norwalk
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to Bethel?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from East Norwalk and 11 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

16 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

22 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

42 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 18.37 mi (29.56 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethel

City in Alaska, USA

Population19,941
Coordinates41.3712100, -73.4140100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Norwalk and Bethel. The current time is 07:36:20.

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.