How far is Litchfield, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Litchfield, CT to Stamford, CT is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Stamford.
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Start on East Street
1 mi · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
15.5 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Danbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Grist Mill Road
857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
2161 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Litchfield and Stamford.
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.
US 7 South
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
15.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Litchfield and Sunny near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Litchfield to Stamford?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Danbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Litchfield and 36.8 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Litchfield and Sunny near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Danbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danbury.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.5 km).
#1 Litchfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.7473200, -73.1887200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.63 | $29.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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