How far is Hartford County, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford County, CT to Stamford, CT is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
81.14 mi
01h 30m
Flight
66.7 mi
107.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.7 mi
Kilometers
107.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.14 mi
Kilometers
130.59 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford County
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford County
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive Stamford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford County
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 Hartford County
40.5 mi
00h 45m
To Stamford
40.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1227 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

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

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford County 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 37%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 26%
I 91 South
18.7 mi · 23%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
Albany Avenue
2.15 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 45m from Hartford County
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford County and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford County to Stamford?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 40.5 miles from Hartford County and 40.6 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford County and Slight Chance Rain Showers near 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 Hartford County and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 66.7 mi (107.35 km).

Hartford County

#1 Hartford County

County in Connecticut, United States

Population889,226
Coordinates41.8064200, -72.7328400
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.732898, 41.806508)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.28 $22.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.75 $25.49
Premium $4.86 $13.89 $27.79
Diesel $6.00 $17.15 $34.30

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford County and Stamford. The current time is 06:34:27.

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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.