How far is New London, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from New London, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
89.01 mi
01h 33m
Flight
76.5 mi
123.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.5 mi
Kilometers
123.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.01 mi
Kilometers
143.25 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in New London
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-17T23:38
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
East Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From New London
44 mi
00h 46m
To North Stamford
45 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Huntington Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Huntington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    154 m · 17 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · 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 New London 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Turnpike
54.1 mi · 61%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 30%
Broad Street
2.03 mi · 2%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hartford Turnpike

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Haven
00h 46m from New London
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New London and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New London to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from New London and 45 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New London and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near East Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

29 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 76.5 mi (123.12 km).

New London

#1 New London

City in Connecticut, United States

Population26,870
Coordinates41.3556500, -72.0995200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington Street (-72.099524, 41.355659)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.89 L · about $12.39
Round trip
$24.77
6.28 gal · 23.78 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.39 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.99 $27.99
Premium $4.86 $15.25 $30.51
Diesel $6.00 $18.83 $37.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and North Stamford. The current time is 23:38:33.

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.