How far is Norwalk, CT from Cornwall, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Cornwall, CT is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
59.01 mi
01h 30m
Flight
50.33 mi
81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.33 mi
Kilometers
81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.97 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornwall
Mon, Apr 13, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Mon, Apr 13, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-13T13:33
Arrive Cornwall
Mon, Apr 13, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Brookfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Norwalk
29.5 mi
00h 45m
To Cornwall
29.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
73°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Cornwall.

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue

    1392 ft · 32 sec · East Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto France Street

    1654 ft · 33 sec · France Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Rocks Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1569 ft · 42 sec · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Westport Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Danbury Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Street

    1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Shore Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Kent Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Kent Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cornwall Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cornwall Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Warren Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Warren Hill Road

    699 ft · 14 sec · Warren Hill Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kent Road South

    1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Kent Road South

    666 ft · 13 sec · Kent Road South

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Furnace Brook Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Furnace Brook Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1087 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 7 North
12.1 mi · 21%
Danbury Road
8.38 mi · 14%
Sugar Hollow Road
7.39 mi · 13%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 8%
Lake Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 7 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 45m from Norwalk
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Cornwall?

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Norwalk and 29.5 miles from Cornwall.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norwalk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cornwall.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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 Brookfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 7.9 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 6.6 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 7.3 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 Brookfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

39 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

49 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

50 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 50.33 mi (81 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Cornwall

#2 Cornwall

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,360
Coordinates41.8437100, -73.3292800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Cornwall (-73.32928, 41.84371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.41
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.21 $16.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.86 $10.10 $20.21
Diesel $6.00 $12.47 $24.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwalk and Cornwall. The current time is 13:33:46.

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.