How far is Norwalk, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Bethel, CT is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Bethel.
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Start on East Avenue
1392 ft · 32 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto France Street
1654 ft · 33 sec · France Street
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Continue on West Rocks Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1569 ft · 42 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Turn slight left onto Westport Road
135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road
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Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Danbury Road
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Take the exit slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto School Street
661 ft · 13 sec · School Street
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Continue on Redding Road
7.2 mi · 14 min · Redding Road
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Continue on Turkey Plain Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turkey Plain Road
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Turn slight right onto Nashville Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Nashville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
77 m · 13 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
1857 ft · 39 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Bethel.
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.
Redding Road
Continue on Redding Road
7.21 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Bethel?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Norwalk and 10.3 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norwalk and Mostly Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport 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 Norwalk and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 17.52 mi (28.2 km).
#1 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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