Origin
Newtown, CT
Morning in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newtown, CT to East Norwalk, 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
24.9 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 51m
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.
Newtown, CT
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East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This 24.9-mile drive from Newtown, CT to East Norwalk, CT will take you about 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate local roads for most of the journey, with only a 6% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical and straightforward excursion within the Northeast region. Given the short distance and duration, there's no need to consider an overnight stop; you can easily complete this trip in one go. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your attention focused.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
| Queen Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Queen Street
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
2
Continue on Queen Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Queen Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Mile Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mile Hill Road
4
Turn left onto CT 25
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto CT 59
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Easton Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CT 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stepney Road
7
Continue on CT 136
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Westport Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westport Easton Turnpike
9
Continue on CT 136
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
10
Continue on CT 136
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
12
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway North
13
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
14
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
15
Continue on CT 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
16
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
17
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Mile Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mile Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 25 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CT 25 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 59 / Easton Road
Turn right onto CT 59 / Easton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CT 57 / Canal Street
Turn right onto CT 57 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CT 33 / Wilton Road
Turn left onto CT 33 / Wilton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
East Norwalk, CT
Morning in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 warmer 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 24.9-mile trip. With a highway share of only 6%, you'll be spending most of your time on surface streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on South Main Street, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. As you progress, the road will likely shift between residential areas and more commercial stretches, requiring constant vigilance and quick adjustments. This isn't a route for autopilot; it demands your full engagement.
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: 6.2 mi on South Main Street.
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 1 miles in near Mile Hill Road.
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 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 1 miles (Mile Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CT 25 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (CT 59 / Easton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 24.9 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 6.2 miles on South 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 1 miles (Mile Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CT 25 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (CT 59 / Easton 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 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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