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

The driving distance from North Branford, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
52.33 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.4 mi
68.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.4 mi
Kilometers
68.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.22 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in North Branford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Branford
2026-04-19T05:19
Arrive North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Branford
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 North Branford
25.5 mi
00h 29m
To North Stamford
26.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Foxon Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    110 m · 9 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Warren Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Branford 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 52%
I 91 South
11.6 mi · 22%
Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 11%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 4%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Middletown Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Continue on Merritt Parkway

27 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 29m from North Branford
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Branford 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 North Branford to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 25.5 miles from North Branford and 26.8 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Branford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North 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 North Branford and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.24 km).

North Branford

#1 North Branford

City in Connecticut, United States of America

Population14,066
Coordinates41.3276000, -72.7673200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.767433, 41.327497)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Branford and North Stamford. The current time is 05:19:40.

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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.