How far is East Norwalk, CT from New Milford, CT?
The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to New Milford, CT is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Norwalk and New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and New Milford.
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Start on Winfield Street
1784 ft · 42 sec · Winfield Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue
1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1478 ft · 33 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto France Street
1654 ft · 33 sec · France Street
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Continue on West Rocks Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1569 ft · 42 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Turn slight left onto Westport Road
135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road
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Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
54 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Norwalk and New Milford.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Norwalk and Partly Sunny near New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to New Milford?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from East Norwalk and 18.9 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Norwalk and Partly Sunny near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 32.57 mi (52.42 km).
#1 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Milford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,683 |
| Coordinates | 41.5770400, -73.4084500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Milford (-73.40845, 41.57704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
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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