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

The driving distance from New Milford, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.61 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.57 mi
52.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.57 mi
Kilometers
52.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.61 mi
Kilometers
63.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive East Norwalk
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bethel
CT

City in Alaska, USA

From New Milford
18.9 mi
00h 30m
To East Norwalk
20.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    54 m · 6 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Federal Road

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1975 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk

    15.5 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1569 ft · 50 sec · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Rocks Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road

  10. 10

    Continue on France Street

    1654 ft · 38 sec · France Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    157 m · 18 sec · North Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Avenue

    1387 ft · 26 sec · East Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winfield Street

    1784 ft · 38 sec · Winfield Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Milford 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 South
15.5 mi · 39%
Federal Road
10.5 mi · 26%
Danbury Road
6.57 mi · 17%
West Rocks Road
2.44 mi · 6%
East Avenue
1.28 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 30m from New Milford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Milford and Partly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 New Milford and 20.7 miles from East Norwalk.

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 7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Milford and Partly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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 Bethel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 2.2 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 3.1 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 9.4 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 Bethel.

RAIL

Bridgeport

29 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

44 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 32.57 mi (52.42 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,683
Coordinates41.5770400, -73.4084500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-73.408521, 41.577055)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.24 $12.48
Premium $4.86 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $6.00 $8.40 $16.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and East Norwalk. The current time is 09:51:01.

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.