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

The driving distance from Lisbon, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
103.67 mi
01h 46m
Flight
85.69 mi
137.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.69 mi
Kilometers
137.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.67 mi
Kilometers
166.84 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sun, May 3, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-05-02T22:15
Arrive North Stamford
Sun, May 3, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
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 Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Lisbon
51.8 mi
00h 53m
To North Stamford
51.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    103 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    87 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newent Road

    914 ft · 23 sec · Newent Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Burnham Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Burnham Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon and North 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burnham Highway
71.4 mi · 69%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 26%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi
Wilbur Cross Parkway
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

South Burnham Highway

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 01h 03m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 53m from Lisbon
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lisbon and Partly Sunny near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lisbon and 51.9 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:56 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 Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon and Partly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 85.69 mi (137.91 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,238
Coordinates41.6039900, -72.0117400
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.014189, 41.604453)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

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
13.85 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.88
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisbon and North Stamford. The current time is 22:15:43.

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.