How far is Jewett City, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Jewett City, CT to Stamford, CT is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
103.64 mi
01h 47m
Flight
89.41 mi
143.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.41 mi
Kilometers
143.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.64 mi
Kilometers
166.79 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jewett City
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jewett City
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Jewett City
51.8 mi
00h 53m
To Stamford
51.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jewett City and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashland Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Ashland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2278 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

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

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jewett City and 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
102 mi · 99%
Main Street
0.43 mi
Atlantic Street
0.33 mi
North State Street
0.27 mi
CT 137 North
0.25 mi
Ashland Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

River Road

Merge slight left

80.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 53m from Jewett City
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers leaving Jewett City 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 Jewett City to Stamford?

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Jewett City and 51.9 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Rain Showers around Jewett City and Rain Showers Likely near Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jewett City and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 89.41 mi (143.89 km).

Jewett City

#1 Jewett City

City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Population3,396
Coordinates41.6067700, -71.9809100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashland Street (-71.981023, 41.606638)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.88
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.44 $28.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.31 $32.63
Premium $4.86 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $6.00 $21.95 $43.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jewett City and Stamford. The current time is 06:59:33.

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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.