How far is East Hartford, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from East Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
77.47 mi
01h 24m
Flight
65.63 mi
105.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.63 mi
Kilometers
105.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.67 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in East Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hartford
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hartford
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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From East Hartford
38.8 mi
00h 42m
To North Stamford
38.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Saturday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 East Hartford and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hartford and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Tolland Street

    17 m · 9 sec · Tolland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto School Street

    1133 ft · 28 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    2639 ft · 52 sec · Burnside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hillside Street

    3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Roberts Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roberts Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Silver Lane

    1 km · 1 min · Silver Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 5 South, CT 15 South, I 91 South: New Haven

    758 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hartford 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
54.2 mi · 70%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 22%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
US 5 South
1.38 mi · 2%
Roberts Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Silver Lane
0.65 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 42m from East Hartford
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Hartford 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 East Hartford to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from East Hartford and 38.6 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hartford and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 65.63 mi (105.62 km).

East Hartford

#1 East Hartford

Town of the United States

Population49,630
Coordinates41.7823200, -72.6120300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Tolland Street (-72.611976, 41.782185)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.54
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.77 $21.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $4.86 $13.26 $26.52
Diesel $6.00 $16.37 $32.74

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 East Hartford and North Stamford. The current time is 23:00:17.

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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.