How far is Colchester, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Colchester, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
93.26 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69.72 mi
112.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.26 mi
Kilometers
150.09 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, May 30, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Colchester
Sat, May 30, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-05-30T04:18
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, May 30, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Colchester
41.4 mi
00h 47m
To North Stamford
51.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Hayward Avenue

    55 m · 15 sec · Hayward Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue

    40 m · 6 sec · Lebanon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Linwood Avenue

    2056 ft · 45 sec · Linwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Colchester Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Colchester Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Middletown Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West High Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · West High Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Marlborough Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Liberty Street

    778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  23. 23

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and North Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
54.2 mi · 58%
Middletown Road
6.13 mi · 7%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 5%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Colchester Avenue
3.12 mi · 3%
Middletown Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 47m from Colchester
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Colchester and 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 Colchester to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Colchester and 51.8 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.98 one way or $25.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Colchester and Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.2 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

Town in the U.

Population15,774
Coordinates41.5756500, -72.3320300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayward Avenue (-72.331811, 41.575728)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.98
Round trip
$25.96
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.98 $25.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.66 $29.33
Premium $4.86 $15.98 $31.97
Diesel $6.00 $19.73 $39.46

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and North Stamford. The current time is 04:18:51.

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.