How far is Canton, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Canton, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and North Stamford.
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Start on Albany Turnpike
1447 ft · 31 sec · Albany Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward CT 177 South: Unionville
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Lovely Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Lovely Street
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
1946 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and North 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.
Merritt Parkway
Continue on Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Canton and 43 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around North Stamford is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.57 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,230 |
| Coordinates | 41.8245400, -72.8937100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
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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