Origin
Canaan, CT
Morning in Canaan on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, CT to 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
1h 53m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, CT
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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
Canaan, CT to Norwalk, CT is 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 53m via US 7, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region down towards the coast. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you navigate US 7 for a significant portion of the journey. Given the relatively short distance and time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward path for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Canaan, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | 15.5 mi | 27m |
| Federal Road | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Route 7 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Danbury Road | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| South Canaan Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Lake Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Cornwall Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 7
— 15.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, CT and Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on US 7
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto US 7; US 44
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 7
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on US 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
5
Continue on US 7
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Canaan Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Canaan Road
7
Continue on US 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lime Rock Road
8
Continue on US 7
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 7
9
Continue on US 7; CT 4
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cornwall Bridge Road
10
Continue on US 7; CT 4
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kent Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kent Road South
12
Turn left onto CT 45
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Warren Hill Road
13
Continue on CT 45
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Hill Road
14
Continue on CT 45
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Cornwall Road
15
Turn left onto CT 45; CT 341
482 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kent Road
16
Continue on CT 45; CT 341
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
17
Continue on CT 45
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Road
18
Continue on CT 45
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
20
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
21
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
22
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Poplar Street
23
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Street
24
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Bridge Street
25
Turn left onto US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danbury Road
26
Continue on US 7; US 202
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Federal Road
27
Continue on I 84; US 7
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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I 84; US 7
28
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7
15 mi
·
27 min
·
US 7
Toward US 7 South: Norwalk
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on US 7
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Avenue
31
Turn left onto West Rocks Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Rocks Road
32
Continue on France Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
France Street
33
Turn left onto US 1
516 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Avenue
34
Continue on East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Avenue
35
Continue on East Avenue
109 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Avenue
36
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Trip Plan
This is a manageable drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst rush hour traffic. With a total drive time under two hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is low at $12, it's always wise to refuel before hitting the road or when you see stations, especially as you approach more developed areas. The 15.5-mile stretch on US 7 will be your most consistent highway experience.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Canaan, CT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwalk, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canaan, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Canaan, CT
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Canaan, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 7 for about 15.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Canaan, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 7 / Elm Street
Turn right onto US 7 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 7 / South Canaan Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / South Canaan Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 7 / Kent Road South
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / Kent Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7 toward US 7 South: Norwalk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 7 South: Norwalk
6
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 7 / Danbury Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / Danbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.66 one way
$23.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
New Milford Turnpike
(1.6 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Norwalk, CT
Morning in Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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?
You'll spend about 36% of the 72.4 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 15.5 miles on US 7. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for changes in traffic flow and exit frequency. Expect more frequent intersections and potential slowdowns as you get closer to Norwalk.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 7 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 72.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (US 7 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 7 / South Canaan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles (US 7 / Kent Road South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with New Milford Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norwalk, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.4 miles (US 7 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 7 / South Canaan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.9 miles (US 7 / Kent Road South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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