How far is New Preston, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from New Preston, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Preston and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Preston and North Stamford.
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Start on Christian Street
34 m · 12 sec · Christian Street
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Turn sharp right onto Baldwin Hill Road
158 m · 21 sec · Baldwin Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Milford Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Danbury Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lane
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Continue on South Salem Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Salem Road
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Continue on Old Post Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2085 ft · 42 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Pound Ridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Continue on State Highway 124
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on Westchester Avenue
1116 ft · 30 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Westchester Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Westchester Avenue
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Continue on High Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn left onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 39 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn left onto Cascade Road
41 m · 12 sec · Cascade Road
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Continue on Cascade Road
16 m · 2 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Preston and North Stamford.
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.
Federal Road
Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Preston 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 New Preston to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Danbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from New Preston and 23.7 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Preston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Danbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danbury.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Preston and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 38.41 mi (61.81 km).
#1 New Preston
Census designated place
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 41.6751000, -73.3517900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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