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

The driving distance from Danielson, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
121.19 mi
02h 03m
Flight
97.32 mi
156.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.32 mi
Kilometers
156.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.19 mi
Kilometers
195.04 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Danielson
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danielson
2026-04-18T21:14
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danielson
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
Madison
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Danielson
60.5 mi
01h 01m
To North Stamford
60.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Danielson Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Putnam as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    133 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Water Street

    122 m · 18 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dyer Street

    1369 ft · 1 min · Dyer Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Providence Pike

    1543 ft · 22 sec · Providence Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: Norwich

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Danielson 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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 395 South
88.5 mi · 73%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 22%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi
Wilbur Cross Parkway
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 395 South

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 01m from Danielson
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Danielson and Partly Sunny near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danielson to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Danielson and 60.7 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

19 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danielson and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 97.32 mi (156.62 km).

Danielson

#1 Danielson

Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,006
Coordinates41.8026000, -71.8859100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.885821, 41.802516)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.88
Round trip
$33.77
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.88 $33.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.08 $38.15
Premium $4.86 $20.79 $41.58
Diesel $6.00 $25.67 $51.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Danielson and North Stamford. The current time is 21:14:13.

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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.