How far is Newtown, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Newtown, CT to Stamford, CT is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown and Stamford.
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Start on Queen Street
13 m · 8 sec · Queen Street
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Continue on Queen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mile Hill Road
601 ft · 22 sec · Mile Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
6.2 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Easton Road
2714 ft · 56 sec · Easton Road
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Continue on Stepney Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Stepney Road
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Continue on Westport Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Westport Road
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Continue on Westport Easton Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westport Easton Turnpike
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Continue on Easton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1227 ft · 27 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Kings Highway North
850 ft · 20 sec · Kings Highway North
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
2174 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1358 ft · 34 sec · Saugatuck Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: New York City
1755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown and 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
9.66 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newtown 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 Newtown to Stamford?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Newtown and 24.9 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newtown and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).
#1 Newtown
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.4139800, -73.3034500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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