How far is Norwalk, CT from Canton Valley, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Canton Valley, CT is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
77.61 mi
01h 43m
Flight
56.27 mi
90.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.61 mi
Kilometers
124.9 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Canton Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Naugatuck
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Norwalk
38.8 mi
00h 51m
To Canton Valley
38.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Canton Valley Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Sunday
Using West Simsbury as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Canton Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Canton Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · East Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Avenue

    81 m · 7 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    26 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1108 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bahre Corner Road

    1 km · 2 min · Bahre Corner Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto High Hill Road

    2378 ft · 1 min · High Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Canton Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
26 mi · 33%
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 25%
I 95 North
12.6 mi · 16%
Litchfield Turnpike
9.28 mi · 12%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

26 mi · 00h 32m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naugatuck
00h 51m from Norwalk
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Canton Valley?

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Norwalk and 38.8 miles from Canton Valley.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Canton Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Naugatuck, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Naugatuck.

RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

22 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Canton Valley. Straight-line distance: 56.27 mi (90.55 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canton Valley

Census designated place

Population1,565
Coordinates41.8342600, -72.8917700
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Canton Valley (-72.89177, 41.83426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.21 $24.42
Premium $4.86 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $6.00 $16.43 $32.86

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 Norwalk and Canton Valley. The current time is 06:52:08.

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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.