Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Bethel, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Norwalk, CT
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Bethel, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
East Norwalk to Bethel is 22 miles and takes about 40m via Newtown Turnpike/Weston Road/Redding Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, one-day trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a good option for a relaxed afternoon drive. With minimal distance and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Weston Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Redding Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Nashville Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Turkey Plain Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Newtown Turnpike
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Bethel, CT.
1
Start on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
2
Continue on CT 136
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
3
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
5
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kings Highway North
6
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Canal Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn slight left onto CT 57
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Weston Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 53
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Newtown Turnpike
10
Turn left onto CT 53
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
11
Turn straight onto CT 53; CT 107
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redding Road
12
Continue on CT 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Turkey Plain Road
13
Turn slight right onto Nashville Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nashville Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
253 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chestnut Street
15
Turn left onto CT 302
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Greenwood Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CT 302
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 57 / Kings Highway North
Turn right onto CT 57 / Kings Highway North
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 57 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Turn slight left onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
14.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 53 / Glen Road
Turn left onto CT 53 / Glen Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Newtown Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bethel, CT
Afternoon in Bethel on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
12 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
40m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with only 26% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Newtown Turnpike, Weston Road, and Redding Road, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles on Newtown Turnpike. The road's personality shifts frequently as you make your way through various local roads, demanding your attention and offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Newtown Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near CT 57 / Kings Highway North.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (CT 57 / Kings Highway North): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (CT 57 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (CT 57 / Weston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Newtown Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.40 in tolls one way, starting with Newtown 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.
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 3.8 miles (CT 57 / Kings Highway North): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (CT 57 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (CT 57 / Weston Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bethel, 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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