How far is East Norwalk, CT from New Preston, CT?

The driving distance from East Norwalk, CT to New Preston, CT is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.63 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.42 mi
63.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.42 mi
Kilometers
63.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.63 mi
Kilometers
73.44 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Preston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in East Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Norwalk
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive New Preston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Norwalk
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
Danbury
CT

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From East Norwalk
22.8 mi
00h 34m
To New Preston
22.8 mi
00h 34m

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
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk and New Preston.

  1. 1

    Start on Winfield Street

    1784 ft · 42 sec · Winfield Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 33 sec · East Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto France Street

    1654 ft · 33 sec · France Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Rocks Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1569 ft · 42 sec · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Westport Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Danbury Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Street

    1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Baldwin Hill Road

    112 m · 10 sec · Baldwin Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Christian Street

    45 m · 14 sec · Christian Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Christian Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Christian Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Christian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 27%
Danbury Road
8.38 mi · 18%
Sugar Hollow Road
7.39 mi · 16%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 10%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 8%
West Rocks Road
2.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danbury
00h 34m from East Norwalk
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Preston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Norwalk to New Preston?

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Danbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from East Norwalk and 22.8 miles from New Preston.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 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 New Preston.

Stop Ideas Near Danbury

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 Danbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 1.6 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
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 1 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 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 Danbury.

RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

42 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Norwalk and New Preston. Straight-line distance: 39.42 mi (63.44 km).

East Norwalk

#1 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
New Preston

#2 New Preston

Census designated place

Population1,182
Coordinates41.6751000, -73.3517900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norwalk (-73.39845, 41.10565)
End: New Preston (-73.35179, 41.6751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 New Preston. The current time is 07:54:05.

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.