Newark, New Jersey to Norwalk, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.8 miles 77 km · straight line
62.2 miles estimated 100.1 km · driving distance
1h 15min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Norwalk, Connecticut?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Norwalk, Connecticut is 47.8 miles (77 km) as the crow flies. Norwalk, Connecticut is located ENE of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.2 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Newark, New Jersey 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 Newark, New Jersey to Norwalk, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 15min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 30min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Norwalk, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 520.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients