Origin
Redding, CT
Afternoon in Redding on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, CT to East Norwalk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
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East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redding, CT to East Norwalk, CT covers 16.5 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newtown Turnpike, Weston Road, Saugatuck Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Newtown Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Redding, CT to East Norwalk, CT covers 16.5 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newtown Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CT 53; CT 107 / Redding Road.
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 29m 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 (CT 53; CT 107 / Redding Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CT 53 / Newtown Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (CT 57 / Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 53; CT 107 / Redding Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 53; CT 107 / Redding Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 53 / Newtown Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 53 / Newtown Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CT 57 / Canal Street
Turn right onto CT 57 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CT 33 / Wilton Road
Turn left onto CT 33 / Wilton Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Weston Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Glen Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Newtown Turnpike
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Highway
2
Turn straight onto CT 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 53; CT 107
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Redding Road
4
Turn slight left onto CT 53
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
5
Turn right onto CT 53
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Newtown Turnpike
6
Turn straight onto CT 53; CT 57
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Weston Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Weston Road
8
Turn straight onto CT 57; CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
10
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway North
11
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
12
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
13
Continue on CT 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
14
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
15
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in East Norwalk on Friday
Local time
1:03 PM
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
11 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
29m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Redding, CT to East Norwalk, CT covers 16.5 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newtown Turnpike, Weston Road, Saugatuck Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Redding, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CT 53; CT 107 / Redding Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (CT 53 / Newtown Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (CT 57 / Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Redding, CT to East Norwalk, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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