How far is Canaan, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Canaan, CT to Stamford, CT is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Stamford.
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Start on Railroad Street
44 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1803 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
876 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on High Street
2628 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on South Canaan Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Canaan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South Canaan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Canaan Road
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Continue on Lime Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lime Rock Road
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Continue on Route 7
8.9 mi · 13 min · Route 7
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Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road
653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road
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Continue on Kent Road
594 ft · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kent Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South
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Turn left onto Warren Hill Road
699 ft · 18 sec · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Cornwall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Cornwall Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
147 m · 10 sec · Kent Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on East Shore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
15.5 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Grist Mill Road
857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
2161 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 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 Canaan and Stamford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 7 South
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
15.5 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Canaan and Rain Showers near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Stamford?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Canaan and 56.9 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Canaan and Rain Showers near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 68.15 mi (109.68 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.0273100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.57 | $27.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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