How far is Granby, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Granby, CT to Stamford, CT is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.3 mi
01h 38m
Flight
73.33 mi
118.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.33 mi
Kilometers
118.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.3 mi
Kilometers
153.37 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Tue, May 5, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Tue, May 5, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-05-05T00:39
Arrive Stamford
Tue, May 5, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granby
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 Granby
47.6 mi
00h 49m
To Stamford
47.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Granby Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hungary Road

    8 m · 7 sec · Hungary Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Granby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Granby Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Turkey Hills Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rainbow Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

    1848 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

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

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby and 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 32%
I 91 South
28.5 mi · 30%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 22%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 6%
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.19 mi · 3%
Turkey Hills Road
2.57 mi · 3%
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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 49m from Granby
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Granby and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 47.6 miles from Granby and 47.7 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Granby and Mostly Sunny near 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 Granby and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 73.33 mi (118.02 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary Road (-72.78874, 41.954)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.51
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.26 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.98 $29.95
Premium $4.86 $16.32 $32.65
Diesel $6.00 $20.15 $40.30

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Stamford. The current time is 00:39:59.

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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.