How far is Guilford, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Guilford, CT to Stamford, CT is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
53.51 mi
00h 58m
Flight
47.45 mi
76.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.11 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM EDT
Return by in Guilford
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Stamford
Wed, Apr 22, 8:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Stratford
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Guilford
26.8 mi
00h 29m
To Stamford
26.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Guilford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Madison as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    69 m · 11 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    3111 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

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

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guilford 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
52 mi · 97%
Church Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Atlantic Street
0.33 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.27 mi · 1%
CT 137 North
0.25 mi
Boston Post Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

51.8 mi · 01h 10m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stratford
00h 29m from Guilford
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Guilford and Rain Showers Likely near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Stratford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Guilford and 26.7 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Guilford and Rain Showers Likely near Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Stratford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

5 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

38 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.36 km).

Guilford

#1 Guilford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population22,043
Coordinates41.2889900, -72.6817600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-72.68237, 41.288869)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Guilford and Stamford. The current time is 19:30:23.

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.