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

The driving distance from Litchfield, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.46 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.93 mi
73.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.46 mi
Kilometers
108.57 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Tue, May 5, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Litchfield
Tue, May 5, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Litchfield
2026-05-04T23:10
Arrive North Stamford
Tue, May 5, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Litchfield
29 mi
00h 37m
To North Stamford
38.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Federal Road

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1975 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Danbury Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Danbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on South Salem Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Salem Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Post Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Post Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2085 ft · 42 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pound Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 124

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 124

  22. 22

    Continue on Westchester Avenue

    1116 ft · 32 sec · Westchester Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Westchester Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westchester Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on High Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · High Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 39 sec · North Stamford Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cascade Road

    41 m · 12 sec · Cascade Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Cascade Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Cascade Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Federal Road
10.5 mi · 16%
Danbury Road
7.87 mi · 12%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 8%
US 7 South
4.71 mi · 7%
High Ridge Road
4.42 mi · 7%
State Highway 124
3.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Federal Road

Continue on Federal Road

10.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 37m from Litchfield
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Litchfield and Sunny near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Litchfield and 38.4 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Litchfield and Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 6 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

39 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

49 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

50 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.91 km).

Litchfield

#1 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population1,200
Coordinates41.7473200, -73.1887200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-73.18874, 41.747477)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $4.86 $11.56 $23.12
Diesel $6.00 $14.27 $28.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Litchfield and North Stamford. The current time is 23:10:21.

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.