How far is North Stamford, CT from East Hampton, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.4 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.88 mi
99.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.88 mi
Kilometers
99.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.4 mi
Kilometers
116.52 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-16T02:53
Arrive East Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
36.2 mi
00h 51m
To East Hampton
36.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and East Hampton.

  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

    26.4 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street

    1480 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 18 sec · Newfield Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    778 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  17. 17

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 37%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 36%
East Main Street
6.52 mi · 9%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 6%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 4%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

26.7 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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 51m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to East Hampton?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 36.2 miles from North Stamford and 36.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hampton.

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 East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 61.88 mi (99.58 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,747
Coordinates41.5759300, -72.5025900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.12
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.06 $20.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.37 $22.73
Premium $4.86 $12.39 $24.78
Diesel $6.00 $15.29 $30.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and East Hampton. The current time is 02:53:11.

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.