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

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
59.4 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.15 mi
75.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.15 mi
Kilometers
75.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.4 mi
Kilometers
95.59 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-23T02:01
Arrive North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meriden
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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Meriden
28.2 mi
00h 31m
To North Stamford
31.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cook Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cook Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Colony Road

    808 ft · 26 sec · Old Colony Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hall Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Colony Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Colony Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New Haven

    802 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 45%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.4 mi · 39%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 3%
South Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2%
Cook Avenue
0.97 mi · 2%
North Colony Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Continue on Merritt Parkway

27 mi · 00h 35m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 31m from Meriden
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Meriden and 31.2 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 47.15 mi (75.88 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.32 $18.63
Premium $4.86 $10.15 $20.31
Diesel $6.00 $12.53 $25.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and North Stamford. The current time is 02:01:15.

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.