How far is North Stamford, CT from Barkhamsted, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Barkhamsted, CT is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Barkhamsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Barkhamsted.
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Start on Cascade Road
42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road
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Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1108 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
8.3 mi · 10 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto River Road
780 ft · 19 sec · River Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Barkhamsted.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CT 8 North
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 North Stamford and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Barkhamsted?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from North Stamford and 44.1 miles from Barkhamsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Stamford and Partly Cloudy near Barkhamsted.
Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Naugatuck.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Barkhamsted. Straight-line distance: 63.62 mi (102.39 km).
#1 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barkhamsted (-72.91399, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
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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