Long Island to Norwalk, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

26.8 miles 43.1 km · straight line
77.1 miles actual route 124 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Norwalk, Connecticut?

The distance from Long Island to Norwalk, Connecticut is 26.8 miles (43.1 km) as the crow flies. Norwalk, Connecticut is located NNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.1 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Norwalk, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Norwalk, Connecticut. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to Norwalk, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Norwalk, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 929.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM