Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Late night in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Newtown, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Newtown, CT
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Trip Overview
East Norwalk to Newtown is 25 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Main Street and Westport Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region into another part of the Northeast. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns rather than a highway cruise. With just a 6% highway share, this drive is best suited for those who prefer navigating local streets and don't mind a bit more attention to the road. It's a straightforward, same-day journey perfect for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Westport Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Stepney Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Westport Easton Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Newtown, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on CT 136
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
9
Continue on CT 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westport Easton Turnpike
10
Continue on CT 136
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Westport Road
11
Continue on CT 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stepney Road
12
Continue on CT 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Glover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Glover Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Avenue
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Glover Avenue
16
Turn slight left onto Queen Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Queen Street
17
Arrive at destination
Queen Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 24.7 — 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
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CT 25 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Glover Avenue
Turn right onto Glover Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Glover Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Glover Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Westport Easton Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
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: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Newtown, CT
Late night in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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
47m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 6% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Main Street and Westport Road, so be prepared for frequent turns and intersections. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is 7.8 miles on Main Street. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving for most of the trip, rather than settling into a long, monotonous highway segment. The character of the road will likely shift from more urban to more suburban or rural as you progress.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 5 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 17.6 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Westport Easton 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 17.6 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Newtown, 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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