How far is Redding, CT from Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Redding, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redding and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding and Norwalk.
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Start on Cross Highway
37 m · 3 sec · Cross Highway
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Turn straight onto Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redding Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Redding Road
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Continue on School Street
950 ft · 28 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Danbury Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
1569 ft · 50 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rocks Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Rocks Road
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Continue on France Street
1654 ft · 38 sec · France Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
157 m · 18 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1387 ft · 26 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
33 m · 11 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Redding and Norwalk.
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
Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.54 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Redding and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Redding to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Redding and 7.8 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Redding and Chance Rain Showers near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).
#1 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norwalk
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 88,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1176000, -73.4079000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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