How far is Chaplin, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Chaplin, CT to Stamford, CT is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
108.47 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.28 mi
143.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.47 mi
Kilometers
174.56 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Chaplin
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaplin
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chaplin
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 Chaplin
54.2 mi
00h 59m
To Stamford
54.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chaplin Street

    1070 ft · 29 sec · Chaplin Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Phoenixville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Phoenixville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  26. 26

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

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaplin 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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 28%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 19%
I 91 South
14 mi · 13%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 10%
Boston Post Road
7.46 mi · 7%
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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 59m from Chaplin
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 54.2 miles from Chaplin and 54.3 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Stamford is Mostly Sunny.

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 Chaplin and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.68 km).

Chaplin

#1 Chaplin

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,232
Coordinates41.7948200, -72.1273000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Chaplin Street (-72.127714, 41.794722)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $15.11
Round trip
$30.22
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.11 $30.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.07 $34.14
Premium $4.86 $18.61 $37.21
Diesel $6.00 $22.97 $45.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaplin and Stamford. The current time is 07:37:37.

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.