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

The driving distance from Columbia, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
94.59 mi
01h 39m
Flight
75.24 mi
121.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.24 mi
Kilometers
121.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.59 mi
Kilometers
152.23 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Columbia
47.2 mi
00h 49m
To North Stamford
47.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Columbia Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
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 Columbia and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middletown Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Middletown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and North 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
54.2 mi · 57%
I 91 South
14 mi · 15%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 12%
Middletown Road
3.27 mi · 3%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.02 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 49m from Columbia
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Columbia and 47.3 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 75.24 mi (121.08 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population5,355
Coordinates41.7020400, -72.3011900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown Road (-72.301431, 41.702278)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.35
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.18 $26.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.86 $16.23 $32.45
Diesel $6.00 $20.03 $40.06

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 Columbia and North Stamford. The current time is 18:09:29.

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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.