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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Ansonia, CT is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
34.64 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.09 mi
45.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.09 mi
Kilometers
45.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ansonia
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive Ansonia
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Stamford
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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From North Stamford
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Ansonia
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Stamford Road

    145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    22.8 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pershing Drive, Ansonia

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Pershing Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pershing Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Olson Drive

    1071 ft · 21 sec · Olson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    147 m · 15 sec · Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    596 ft · 15 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    117 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    86 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Ansonia.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 66%
CT 8 North
7.85 mi · 23%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 6%
Pershing Drive
1.13 mi · 3%
North Stamford Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Olson Drive
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

22.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 24m from North Stamford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Stamford and Sunny near Ansonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Ansonia?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from North Stamford and 17.3 miles from Ansonia.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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 Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 8.4 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 5 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 4.9 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5 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 Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Ansonia. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Ansonia

#2 Ansonia

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,525
Coordinates41.3462100, -73.0790000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Ansonia (-73.079, 41.34621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Ansonia. The current time is 18:04:47.

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.