Norwalk, Connecticut to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.9 miles 513.2 km · straight line
382.6 miles estimated 615.8 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Norwalk, Connecticut from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Norwalk, Connecticut to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 318.9 miles (513.2 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNW of Norwalk, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.6 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Norwalk, Connecticut is in Connecticut, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Norwalk, Connecticut and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Norwalk, Connecticut to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norwalk, Connecticut & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Norwalk, Connecticut
41.12°N, 73.41°W
America/New_York
11m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients