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

The driving distance from Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
75.7 mi
01h 19m
Flight
62 mi
99.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62 mi
Kilometers
99.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.7 mi
Kilometers
121.82 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Fri, Apr 17, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-17T02:11
Arrive North Stamford
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Hartford
36.7 mi
00h 39m
To North Stamford
39 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Friday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armory Road

    34 m · 15 sec · Armory Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    11 mi · 15 min · Berlin Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broad Street

    30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and North Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 40%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 36%
Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 14%
Broad Street
1.93 mi · 3%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Maple Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

30.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 39m from Hartford
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 36.7 miles from Hartford and 39 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford and Chance Rain Showers 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.

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Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
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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 and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 62 mi (99.78 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $10.53
Round trip
$21.07
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.53 $21.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.90 $23.80
Premium $4.86 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $6.00 $16.01 $32.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and North Stamford. The current time is 02:11:03.

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.