How far is North Stamford, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
12.94 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.87 mi
12.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.87 mi
Kilometers
12.67 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.94 mi
Kilometers
20.82 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-19T00:27
Arrive East Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Stamford
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
New Canaan
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From North Stamford
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To East Norwalk
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Stamford Road

    145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue

    847 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New Canaan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Belden Avenue

    1930 ft · 41 sec · Belden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    2221 ft · 46 sec · Wall Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winfield Street

    1784 ft · 38 sec · Winfield Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
5.02 mi · 39%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 15%
New Canaan Avenue
1.34 mi · 10%
East Avenue
1.01 mi · 8%
Riverside Avenue
0.74 mi · 6%
Wall Street
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

5.02 mi · 00h 06m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Canaan
00h 10m from North Stamford
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Stamford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

New Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from North Stamford and 7.1 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Stamford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near New Canaan

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 New Canaan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk , CT
125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 3.2/5 22 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Canaan.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

12 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 7.87 mi (12.67 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.81
Round trip
$3.63
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.81 $3.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.05 $4.10
Premium $4.86 $2.23 $4.47
Diesel $6.00 $2.76 $5.52

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 North Stamford and East Norwalk. The current time is 00:27:04.

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.