How far is North Stamford, CT from Blue Hills, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Blue Hills, CT is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
79.04 mi
01h 47m
Flight
63.96 mi
102.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.96 mi
Kilometers
102.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.04 mi
Kilometers
127.21 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-19T06:33
Arrive Blue Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From North Stamford
39.5 mi
00h 53m
To Blue Hills
39.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Blue Hills Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Blue Hills.

  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

    26.7 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1317 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street

    1719 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield

    1855 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street

    1009 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Trumbull Street

    925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blue Hills Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · Blue Hills Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Britton Drive

    569 ft · 28 sec · Britton Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right

    47 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 34%
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 34%
I 91 North
18.6 mi · 24%
Blue Hills Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Albany Avenue
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 53m from North Stamford
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Stamford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Blue Hills?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from North Stamford and 39.5 miles from Blue Hills.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Stamford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blue Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge.

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Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Blue Hills. Straight-line distance: 63.96 mi (102.93 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue Hills

Census designated place in Connecticut, USA

Population2,901
Coordinates41.8128800, -72.6975900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Blue Hills (-72.69759, 41.81288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.01
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.01 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.86 $13.55 $27.11
Diesel $6.00 $16.73 $33.46

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 Stamford and Blue Hills. The current time is 06:33:28.

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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.