How far is Brooklyn, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, CT to Stamford, CT is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.85 mi
02h 02m
Flight
96.72 mi
155.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.72 mi
Kilometers
155.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.44 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Sat, May 30, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, May 30, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-05-30T09:20
Arrive Stamford
Sat, May 30, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Brooklyn
58.5 mi
01h 01m
To Stamford
57.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brooklyn Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 41 sec · Atlantic Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 26%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 18%
I 91 South
14 mi · 12%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 10%
Boston Post Road
7.46 mi · 6%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 01m from Brooklyn
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Stamford?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Brooklyn and 57.3 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meriden, 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 Meriden.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 96.72 mi (155.65 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

Town in Connecticut

Population8,280
Coordinates41.7881500, -71.9498000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford Road (-71.949817, 41.788128)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Stamford. The current time is 09:20:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.