How far is Norwalk, CT from Danbury, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Danbury, CT is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Danbury.
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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
6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Avenue
1794 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Street
612 ft · 18 sec · Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1676 ft · 36 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Terrace Place
782 ft · 37 sec · Terrace Place
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Turn right onto Library Place
71 m · 10 sec · Library Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Library Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Danbury.
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.
Danbury Road
Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
6.23 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Norwalk and Partly Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Danbury?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 10.8 miles from Norwalk and 12.6 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwalk and Partly Sunny near Danbury.
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 Danbury. Straight-line distance: 19.31 mi (31.07 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 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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