Buffalo, New York to Norwalk, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.2 miles 492.8 km · straight line
382.8 miles estimated 616 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Norwalk, Connecticut?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Norwalk, Connecticut is 306.2 miles (492.8 km) as the crow flies. Norwalk, Connecticut is located ESE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.8 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Norwalk, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Norwalk, Connecticut. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Norwalk, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Norwalk, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Norwalk, Connecticut
41.12°N, 73.41°W
America/New_York
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients