How far is Southbury, CT from East Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Southbury, CT to East Norwalk, CT is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.2 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.69 mi
44.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.31 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norwalk
Fri, Apr 24, 6:16 PM EDT
Return by in Southbury
Fri, Apr 24, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbury
2026-04-24T17:22
Arrive East Norwalk
Fri, Apr 24, 6:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Easton
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Southbury
15.9 mi
00h 26m
To East Norwalk
25.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southbury and East Norwalk.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West, US 6 West: Danbury

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven

    1.6 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wasserman Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wasserman Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Mile Hill Road

    1351 ft · 43 sec · Mile Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    6.2 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    2714 ft · 56 sec · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Stepney Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Stepney Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Westport Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Westport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Westport Easton Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Westport Easton Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Easton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Kings Highway North

    850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wilton Road

    2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Saugatuck Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Saugatuck Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Winfield Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Winfield Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
6.22 mi · 15%
I 84 West
5.26 mi · 13%
Westport Road
4.43 mi · 11%
Stepney Road
3.67 mi · 9%
Easton Road
2.91 mi · 7%
Westport Easton Turnpike
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

6.22 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
00h 26m from Southbury
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southbury and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southbury to East Norwalk?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Southbury and 25.3 miles from East Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southbury and Mostly Sunny near East Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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 Easton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

45 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbury and East Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.57 km).

Southbury

#1 Southbury

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population19,496
Coordinates41.4814800, -73.2131700
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
East Norwalk

#2 East Norwalk

A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Population84,530
Coordinates41.1056500, -73.3984500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-73.213296, 41.481493)
End: Winfield Street (-73.398332, 41.105494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Southbury and East Norwalk. The current time is 17:22:53.

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.