How far is Ashford, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Ashford, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.76 mi
01h 52m
Flight
89.4 mi
143.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.4 mi
Kilometers
143.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.76 mi
Kilometers
170.2 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Mon, May 25, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Ashford
Mon, May 25, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-05-25T19:51
Arrive North Stamford
Mon, May 25, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Ashford
52.3 mi
00h 56m
To North Stamford
53.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ashford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Memorial Day
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
69°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashford and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashford and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashford Center Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ashford Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

    1946 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford and North Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
56.2 mi · 53%
Boston Turnpike
18.7 mi · 18%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 16%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 5%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 2%
Ashford Center Road
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 56m from Ashford
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashford to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Ashford and 53.4 miles from North Stamford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallingford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 89.4 mi (143.88 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town of the United States

Population4,246
Coordinates41.8731500, -72.1214700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashford Center Road (-72.121528, 41.87321)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.43
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.71 $29.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.62 $33.25
Premium $4.86 $18.12 $36.24
Diesel $6.00 $22.37 $44.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and North Stamford. The current time is 19:51:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.