How far is New Fairfield, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from New Fairfield, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Fairfield and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Fairfield and Norwalk.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Padanaram Road
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Turn right onto Golden Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Golden Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West, US 7 South: Newburgh, Norwalk
980 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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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 New Fairfield 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.
Rain Showers leaving New Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Fairfield to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from New Fairfield and 13.5 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Fairfield and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.33 km).
#1 New Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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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