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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.76 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.69 mi
86.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.69 mi
Kilometers
86.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.76 mi
Kilometers
102.61 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-12T18:37
Arrive North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Clinton
31.8 mi
00h 34m
To North Stamford
31.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Clinton Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Today
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    34 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hull Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Hull Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    3146 ft · 1 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Killingworth Turnpike

    612 ft · 22 sec · Killingworth Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

    1946 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
30.9 mi · 48%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 42%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 3%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
High Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 34m from Clinton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, 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 Milford.

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 53.69 mi (86.41 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,881
Coordinates41.2787100, -72.5275900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-72.527598, 41.278647)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and North Stamford. The current time is 18:37:44.

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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.