How far is Bolton, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Bolton, CT to Stamford, CT is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolton and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolton and Stamford.
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Start on Hebron Road
104 m · 16 sec · Hebron Road
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Turn left onto Bolton Center Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Bolton Center Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton and Stamford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bolton and Sunny near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolton to Stamford?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Bolton and 44.2 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolton and Sunny near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.77 km).
#1 Bolton
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.7689900, -72.4334200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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