How far is Crystal Lake, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Crystal Lake, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
94.74 mi
01h 42m
Flight
81.47 mi
131.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.47 mi
Kilometers
131.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.74 mi
Kilometers
152.47 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Crystal Lake
Mon, Apr 13, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Lake
2026-04-13T17:18
Arrive North Stamford
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Lake
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 Crystal Lake
47.3 mi
00h 51m
To North Stamford
47.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandy Beach Road

    156 m · 10 sec · Sandy Beach Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Crystal Lake Road

    989 ft · 23 sec · Crystal Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stafford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stafford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Crystal Lake Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Crystal Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tolland Stage Road

    157 m · 10 sec · Tolland Stage Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Hartford Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyde Avenue

    1947 ft · 45 sec · Hyde Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Reservoir Road

    1679 ft · 51 sec · Reservoir Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
56.2 mi · 59%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 18%
I 84 West
12.6 mi · 13%
Crystal Lake Road
3.7 mi · 4%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Hartford Turnpike
1.22 mi · 1%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 51m from Crystal Lake
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Mostly Cloudy near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 Crystal Lake and 47.4 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:04 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Mostly Cloudy 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 Crystal Lake and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 81.47 mi (131.11 km).

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#1 Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9317600, -72.3784200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Beach Road (-72.37843, 41.931652)
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 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 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.35
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal Lake and North Stamford. The current time is 17:18:15.

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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.