How far is Coventry Lake, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Coventry Lake, CT to Stamford, CT is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coventry Lake and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry Lake and Stamford.
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Start on John Hand Drive
769 ft · 35 sec · John Hand Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto John Hand Drive
118 m · 18 sec · John Hand Drive
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Turn left onto Bellevue Drive
1202 ft · 55 sec · Bellevue Drive
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Turn right onto Daly Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Daly Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Boston Turnpike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
2856 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coventry Lake and 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.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Coventry Lake and Rain near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coventry Lake to Stamford?
The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 47.3 miles from Coventry Lake and 47.5 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Coventry Lake and Rain near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coventry Lake and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 79.83 mi (128.48 km).
#1 Coventry Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.7723200, -72.3325800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 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 11m |
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 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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