Origin
Norwalk, CT
Morning in Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, CT to Georgetown, 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
18m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwalk, CT
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Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Norwalk, CT to Georgetown, CT is 10.4 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Danbury Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Connecticut. Given its brief duration and local road profile, it's an easy drive that doesn't require significant planning. It's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without the commitment of a long journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| West Rocks Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| France Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Danbury Road
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, CT and Georgetown, CT.
1
Start on East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Avenue
2
Continue on US 1
516 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Avenue
3
Turn right onto France Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
France Street
4
Continue on West Rocks Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Rocks Road
5
Turn right onto US 7
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Avenue
6
Continue on US 7
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight left onto CT 33
444 ft
·
10 sec
·
Westport Road
8
Merge onto US 7; CT 33
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 4.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / North Avenue
Continue onto US 1 / North Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
France Street
Turn right onto France Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 7 / Main Avenue
Turn right onto US 7 / Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road
Merge onto US 7; CT 33 / Danbury Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Georgetown, CT
Morning in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
17 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
18m 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 no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 10.4 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on Danbury Road. Expect frequent turns and a more involved driving experience as you make your way through various local streets like West Rocks Road and France Street. The pace will likely be slower than a highway commute, with more opportunities to observe your surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Danbury Road.
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 0.3 miles in near US 1 / North Avenue.
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 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (France Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 7 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Danbury Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.3 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (France Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 7 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Georgetown, 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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