How far is Norwalk, CT from Monroe, CT?
The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Monroe, CT is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwalk and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk and Monroe.
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Start on East Avenue
1392 ft · 27 sec · East Avenue
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Turn right onto Westport Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Westport Avenue
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Continue on Post Road West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Post Road West
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn right onto Kings Highway North
850 ft · 19 sec · Kings Highway North
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Continue on Canal Street
1227 ft · 29 sec · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Weston Road
567 ft · 17 sec · Weston Road
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Take the ramp right
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 111: Main Street
855 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 111 North: Trumbull, Police Department, Long Hill, Monroe
90 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
4 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on Monroe Turnpike
3.2 mi · 6 min · Monroe Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Turnpike
36 m · 2 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike
1208 ft · 27 sec · Monroe Turnpike
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Turn left onto Fan Hill Road
117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fan Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwalk and Monroe.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.62 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Norwalk and Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwalk to Monroe?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Norwalk and 10.6 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwalk and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 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 Monroe
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3326000, -73.2073400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-73.20734, 41.3326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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