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

The driving distance from Monroe, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.97 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.03 mi
35.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.03 mi
Kilometers
35.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.97 mi
Kilometers
51.45 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Mon, May 4, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Mon, May 4, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-04T21:48
Arrive North Stamford
Mon, May 4, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westport
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Monroe
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To North Stamford
17.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 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 Monroe and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fan Hill Road

    117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Monroe Turnpike

    1213 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monroe Turnpike

    34 m · 2 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Monroe Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    4 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New York City

    959 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    19.8 mi · 26 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
19.8 mi · 62%
Main Street
4.03 mi · 13%
Monroe Turnpike
3.46 mi · 11%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 5%
CT 137
0.37 mi · 1%
North Stamford Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

19.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westport
00h 19m from Monroe
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Monroe and 17.1 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westport

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 Westport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

15 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

19 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

44 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 22.03 mi (35.46 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population19,328
Coordinates41.3326000, -73.2073400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Fan Hill Road (-73.207423, 41.33257)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 Monroe and North Stamford. The current time is 21:48:26.

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.