How far is Eastford, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Eastford, CT to Stamford, CT is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
110.98 mi
02h 00m
Flight
95.61 mi
153.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.61 mi
Kilometers
153.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.98 mi
Kilometers
178.6 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Eastford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastford
2026-04-23T15:49
Arrive Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastford
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Eastford
54.9 mi
01h 00m
To Stamford
56 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eastford and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Colony Road

    12 m · 10 sec · Old Colony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Eastford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastford and 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 29%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 19%
Boston Turnpike
18.7 mi · 17%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 15%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 5%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 00m from Eastford
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eastford to Stamford?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Eastford and 56 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Stamford is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastford and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 95.61 mi (153.87 km).

Eastford

#1 Eastford

Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,800
Coordinates41.9020400, -72.0798000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Colony Road (-72.079838, 41.901962)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.93
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.46 $30.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.47 $34.94
Premium $4.86 $19.04 $38.09
Diesel $6.00 $23.51 $47.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastford and Stamford. The current time is 15:49:17.

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.