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

The driving distance from Derby, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.99 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.77 mi
43.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.99 mi
Kilometers
53.1 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Derby
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derby
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Derby
16.5 mi
00h 18m
To North Stamford
16.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
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 Derby and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Third Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Third Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    117 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1128 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    977 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    23.2 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
23.2 mi · 70%
CT 8 South
6.45 mi · 20%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 5%
CT 15 South
0.83 mi · 3%
CT 137
0.37 mi · 1%
North Stamford Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 18m from Derby
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Derby 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 Derby to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Derby and 16.5 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derby and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 26.77 mi (43.08 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates41.3206500, -73.0890000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.089009, 41.320669)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 Derby and North Stamford. The current time is 18:04:23.

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.