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

The driving distance from Marlborough, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
85.04 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.71 mi
105.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.71 mi
Kilometers
105.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.04 mi
Kilometers
136.86 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Marlborough
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marlborough
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marlborough
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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Marlborough
42.5 mi
00h 43m
To North Stamford
42.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marlborough Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hampton Road

    1660 ft · 43 sec · East Hampton Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    967 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  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 Marlborough and North Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
54.2 mi · 64%
I 91 South
14 mi · 16%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 13%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 4%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
CT 137
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 43m from Marlborough
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marlborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Marlborough and 42.6 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marlborough and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 65.71 mi (105.75 km).

Marlborough

#1 Marlborough

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population6,303
Coordinates41.6314900, -72.4598100
Altitude156
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 Hampton Road (-72.459829, 41.631495)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 Marlborough and North Stamford. The current time is 02:05:42.

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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.