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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Hampton, CT is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
109.11 mi
02h 20m
Flight
89.06 mi
143.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.06 mi
Kilometers
143.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.59 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Wed, May 13, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Wed, May 13, 9:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-13T16:18
Arrive Hampton
Wed, May 13, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From North Stamford
54.5 mi
01h 10m
To Hampton
54.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph S
Destination
Hampton Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and 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

    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

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Middletown Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Middletown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Old Route 6

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Old Route 6

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on West Old Route 6

    27 m · 4 sec · West Old Route 6

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    761 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Old Route 6

    23 m · 2 sec · East Old Route 6

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Old Route 6

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 25%
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 24%
I 91 North
14 mi · 13%
Middletown Road
12.7 mi · 12%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 10%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 3%
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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 10m from North Stamford
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stamford and Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from North Stamford and 54.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.19 one way or $30.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Stamford and Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 89.06 mi (143.33 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Hampton

City in Connecticut

Population1,841
Coordinates41.7839900, -72.0548000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Hampton (-72.0548, 41.78399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $15.19
Round trip
$30.38
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.19 $30.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.16 $34.32
Premium $4.86 $18.70 $37.41
Diesel $6.00 $23.09 $46.18

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 Hampton. The current time is 16:18:55.

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.