How far is Clinton, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Clinton, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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.
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and North Stamford.
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Start on West Main Street
34 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Hull Street
147 m · 12 sec · Hull Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on High Street
3146 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Killingworth Turnpike
612 ft · 22 sec · Killingworth Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
1958 ft · 24 sec · 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 Clinton 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Clinton and 31.9 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near North Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 53.69 mi (86.41 km).
#1 Clinton
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 41.2787100, -72.5275900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
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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