Norwalk, CA Road Trips
Norwalk, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 399-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Norwalk, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
399.4 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
21m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Norwalk, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Norwalk, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Norwalk, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Norwalk, CA
Norwalk, CA to Sacramento, CA
Norwalk, CA to Laguna, CA
Norwalk, CA to Oakland, CA
Norwalk, CA to Fremont, CA
Norwalk, CA to San Jose, CA
Norwalk, CA to Fresno, CA
Norwalk, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Norwalk, CA to San Diego, CA
Norwalk, CA to Long Beach, CA
Norwalk, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Driving from Norwalk, CA
The typical drive from Norwalk, CA covers about 240 miles and takes around 4h 31m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 399 miles (7h 20m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Norwalk, CA are Sacramento, CA (399.4 mi, 7h 20m), Laguna, CA (390.1 mi, 7h 13m), Oakland, CA (385.7 mi, 7h 8m), Fremont, CA (370.6 mi, 6h 59m), and San Jose, CA (355.5 mi, 6h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 240-mile drive from Norwalk, CA, expect to burn about 9.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Norwalk, CA and 1 routes heading into Norwalk, CA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 399 miles.
The longest mapped route from Norwalk, CA covers 399 miles and takes approximately 7h 20m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Norwalk, CA runs about 240 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Norwalk, CA include Sacramento, CA, Laguna, CA, Oakland, CA and Fremont, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Norwalk, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
100,713
Median Income
$98,709
Median Home Value
$616,600
Median Age
36.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Norwalk, CA at a Glance
Founded
1957
Elevation
302 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Norwalk, CA
A sampling of people born in Norwalk, CA.
Tiffany
1971
American singer
Ruth Asawa
1926–2013
Japanese American sculptor (1926–2013)
Jim Parque
1976
baseball player
Rashaad Penny
1996
American football running back
Doug TenNapel
1966
American animator, writer, cartoonist, video game designer, and comic book artist
Ron Rinehart
1965
American singer
Delta Work
1976
US drag performer and fashion stylist
Gene Taylor
1952–2021
died February 20th 2021 in Austin Texas
Hugo Arellano
1998
American soccer player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Norwalk, CA.
Darius David Johnston House
historic house and museum in Norwalk, California
City data from Wikidata (Q494715), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Norwalk, CA
Norwalk is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. It is 17 miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles.
1 Hargitt House Museum, 12426 Mapledale St. 1st and 3rd Sa of each month: 1PM-4PM. Built in 1891 by the D.D. Johnston family, the Hargitt House Museum was built in the architectural style of Victorian Eastlake. It was donated to the people of Norwalk by Charles ("Chun") Hargitt and Ida Hargitt. 2 Sproul Museum, 12237 Sproul St, ☏ +1 562 929-5626.
1 Golf N Stuff, 10555 E. Firestone Blvd, ☏ +1 562 868-9956, [email protected]. Putt-putt, go-karts, rides, arcade games, and so on.
Tacos Los Gueros, 12115 Firestone Blvd, ☏ +1 562-868-9023. No-frills place with assortment of authentic Mexican cuisine like menudo, asada, and pastor. Mr. Rosewood Family Restaurant, 10640 Rosecrans Ave, ☏ +1 562-868-1553. Daily 6AM-10PM. Kitchen sink kind of restaurant (serving bit of everything).
1 Motel 6, 11734 Imperial Highway, ☏ +1 562 868-3211. 2 Best Western Norwalk Inn, 10902 Firestone Blvd, ☏ +1 562 929-8831, toll-free: +1-800-444-8834, fax: +1 562 929-4027. 3 Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Dr, ☏ +1 562 863-5555, fax: +1 562 868-4486. 4 Hotel Saddleback, 12500 Firestone Blvd (on Bloomfield and Firestone), ☏ +1 562 868-0991. around $60-90.
Norwalk crosses the 5, 105, and 605 freeways and it's close to the 91 and 405 freeways. Norwalk is served by Metrolink commuter trains. 1 Norwalk railway station, 12901 Hoxie Ave. (updated Mar 2022)
Norwalk Transit System offers bus service in and around Norwalk. Fares are $1.25.
Travel tips adapted from Norwalk (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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