Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Bridgewater, CT
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The drive from East Norwalk, CT to Bridgewater, CT covers 36.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Danbury Road, Sugar Hollow Road, Ethan Allen Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Danbury Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street South | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Rocks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Obtuse Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Federal Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Bridgewater, CT.
Start on CT 136
Turn right onto East Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
Continue on East Avenue
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto France Street
Continue on West Rocks Road
Turn right onto US 7
Continue on US 7
Turn slight left onto CT 33
Merge onto US 7; CT 33
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Continue on US 7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202
Take the exit onto US 202
Turn left onto US 202
Turn right onto US 202
Turn right onto CT 133
Continue on CT 133
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 133
Continue on CT 133
Turn sharp right onto Clapboard Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18 miles from East Norwalk, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 202 toward US 202 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 202 / White Turkey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 202 / Federal Road toward Brookfield
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.01 one way
$12.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in East Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Bridgewater on Saturday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
36.1 mi in 1h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.2 miles (US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (US 7; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles (US 202): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,071 ft
Total Descent
471 ft
Highest Point
654 ft
~36.1 mi in
Elevation Range
599 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Norwalk, CT and Bridgewater, CT, road signs point toward New Milford and Brookfield.
New Milford
Brookfield
Founded 1856
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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