Origin
Bethany, CT
Morning in Bethany on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, CT to East Norwalk, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, CT
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East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This 37.3-mile drive from Bethany, CT to East Norwalk, CT is a manageable 45-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate via CT 15 South, also known as the Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. With a modest fuel cost of an estimated $6, this route offers a straightforward journey. It's a local-feeling drive that won't eat up your entire day, perfect for a quick getaway or a convenient transfer between towns in Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 16 mi | 20m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 9 mi | 11m |
| Amity Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wilton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 16 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
3
Merge onto CT 15
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Use the right lane.
6
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Weston Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Weston Road
8
Turn straight onto CT 57; CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
10
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway North
11
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
12
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
13
Continue on CT 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
14
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
15
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Bethany, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Navigation decision point
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Norwalk, CT
Morning in East Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 45-minute, 37.3-mile journey. The route is characterized by its engagement, with frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Since the highway share is 0%, you'll be on surface roads for the entire duration. This means you'll experience a more connected drive, passing through different local areas without the monotony of interstate travel. The roads will likely change character as you progress through various towns.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethany, CT to East Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
31.3 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on Merritt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Norwalk, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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