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

The driving distance from Monroe, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
26.04 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.56 mi
29.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.56 mi
Kilometers
29.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.91 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Mon, May 4, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, May 4, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T21:49
Arrive East Norwalk
Mon, May 4, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Easton
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Monroe
11 mi
00h 17m
To East Norwalk
15 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fan Hill Road

    117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Turnpike

    1213 ft · 24 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monroe Turnpike

    34 m · 2 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Monroe Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City

    959 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    696 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Weston Road

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Weston Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Weston Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
8.83 mi · 34%
Main Street
4.85 mi · 19%
Monroe Turnpike
3.46 mi · 13%
Saugatuck Avenue
1.41 mi · 5%
Riverside Avenue
1.22 mi · 5%
Winfield Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
00h 17m from Monroe
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Monroe and 15 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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 Easton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 9.6 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 4.3 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 14.7 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 Easton.

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 18.56 mi (29.87 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population19,328
Coordinates41.3326000, -73.2073400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Fan Hill Road (-73.207423, 41.33257)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and East Norwalk. The current time is 21:49:22.

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.