Manchester, New Hampshire to Norwalk, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

163.9 miles 263.8 km · straight line
204.9 miles estimated 329.8 km · driving distance
4h 7min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Manchester, New Hampshire from Norwalk, Connecticut?

The distance from Manchester, New Hampshire to Norwalk, Connecticut is 163.9 miles (263.8 km) as the crow flies. Norwalk, Connecticut is located SW of Manchester, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 204.9 miles, taking about 4h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Manchester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire and Norwalk, Connecticut in Connecticut.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Manchester, New Hampshire 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 Manchester, New Hampshire to Norwalk, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 7min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 56min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 55min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manchester, New Hampshire & Norwalk, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Manchester, New Hampshire
43.00°N, 71.45°W
America/New_York
80m 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 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 151.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients