How far is Ridgefield, CT from East Norwalk, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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
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Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and East Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and East Norwalk.
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Start on Bailey Avenue
123 m · 19 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Turn right
74 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Governor Street
142 m · 27 sec · Governor Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2808 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1551 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Wilton Road West
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wilton Road West
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Continue on Ridgefield Road
4.7 mi · 10 min · Ridgefield Road
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Turn sharp right onto Belden Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Belden Hill Road
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Turn left onto Grist Mill Road
954 ft · 26 sec · Grist Mill Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
2440 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
1516 ft · 48 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wall Street
1115 ft · 21 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Winfield Street
1784 ft · 38 sec · Winfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield and East 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.
Ridgefield Road
Continue on Ridgefield Road
4.71 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ridgefield and Chance Rain Showers near East Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to East Norwalk?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 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 7.8 miles from Ridgefield and 8.5 miles from East Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ridgefield and Chance Rain Showers near East 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 Ridgefield and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 13.21 mi (21.26 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Norwalk
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,530 |
| Coordinates | 41.1056500, -73.3984500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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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