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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Bethlehem, CT is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
51.69 mi
01h 27m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.18 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-12T20:21
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Monroe
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From North Stamford
25.8 mi
00h 43m
To Bethlehem
25.8 mi
00h 43m

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
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 57: Westport, Weston

    693 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Weston Road

    55 m · 4 sec · Weston Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Weston Road

    66 m · 14 sec · Weston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Westport Easton Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Westport Easton Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Westport Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Westport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stepney Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Stepney Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Easton Road

    2714 ft · 1 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Botsford Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Toddy Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Toddy Hill Road

  18. 18

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

    74 m · 4 sec · Berkshire Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    828 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury

    635 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street North

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street South

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
10.6 mi · 21%
Main Street North
9.3 mi · 18%
Berkshire Road
5.8 mi · 11%
Westport Road
4.43 mi · 9%
Stepney Road
3.67 mi · 7%
Easton Road
2.91 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 43m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Stamford and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from North Stamford and 25.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

35 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.39 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Bethlehem

Town

Population3,385
Coordinates41.6398200, -73.2084500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Bethlehem (-73.20845, 41.63982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Bethlehem. The current time is 20:21:22.

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.