How far is Cheshire, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Cheshire, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheshire and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire and North Stamford.
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Start on the route
157 m · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Woodbury Court
93 m · 15 sec · Woodbury Court
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Turn right onto Academy Road
610 ft · 18 sec · Academy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3 mi · 4 min · South 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 Cheshire and North Stamford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cheshire and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheshire to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Cheshire and 26.5 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cheshire and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheshire and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 41.64 mi (67.02 km).
#1 Cheshire
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,806 |
| Coordinates | 41.4989900, -72.9006600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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