How far is Middlebury, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Middlebury, CT to Stamford, CT is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
52.93 mi
01h 01m
Flight
39.12 mi
62.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.19 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Middlebury
26.4 mi
00h 30m
To Stamford
26.5 mi
00h 30m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Middlebury Store Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Middlebury Store Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Whittemore Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Whittemore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Whittemore Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Whittemore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Straits Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Straits Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    1 km · 59 sec · Meadow Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherry Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Cherry Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Street

    1047 ft · 20 sec · Cherry Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cherry Street

    1432 ft · 29 sec · Cherry Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    866 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury and 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
24.9 mi · 47%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 40%
Whittemore Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Church Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Straits Turnpike
0.91 mi · 2%
Meadow Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 30m from Middlebury
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlebury and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlebury to Stamford?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Middlebury and 26.5 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.95 km).

Middlebury

#1 Middlebury

Town in Connecticut

Population7,829
Coordinates41.5278700, -73.1276100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Middlebury Store Road (-73.127665, 41.527739)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 Middlebury and Stamford. The current time is 00:39:58.

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.