How far is Norwalk, CT from Roxbury, CT?

The driving distance from Norwalk, CT to Roxbury, CT is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.77 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.18 mi
13.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.18 mi
Kilometers
13.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.77 mi
Kilometers
17.33 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Norwalk
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwalk
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Roxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwalk
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Canaan
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Norwalk
5.4 mi
00h 08m
To Roxbury
5.4 mi
00h 08m

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
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · East Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Avenue

    81 m · 8 sec · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Wall Street

    2000 ft · 40 sec · East Wall Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Belden Avenue

    1969 ft · 42 sec · Belden Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on New Canaan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Canaan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    619 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 104: Long Ridge Road

    1285 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Long Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Long Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Roxbury Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Roxbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    63 m · 6 sec · Roxbury Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
6 mi · 56%
New Canaan Avenue
1.74 mi · 16%
Long Ridge Road
1.11 mi · 10%
Riverside Avenue
0.74 mi · 7%
East Wall Street
0.38 mi · 4%
Belden Avenue
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

6 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Canaan
00h 08m from Norwalk
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norwalk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Roxbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

New Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Norwalk and 5.4 miles from Roxbury.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 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 Roxbury.

Stop Ideas Near New Canaan

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 New Canaan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk , CT
125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 3.2/5 22 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Canaan.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

12 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwalk and Roxbury. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.16 km).

Norwalk

#1 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Roxbury

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,150
Coordinates41.0892600, -73.5604000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwalk (-73.4079, 41.1176)
End: Roxbury (-73.5604, 41.08926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

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 Roxbury. The current time is 06:53:23.

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.