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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Hartland, CT is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.2 mi
01h 58m
Flight
66.06 mi
106.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.06 mi
Kilometers
106.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.2 mi
Kilometers
138.73 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Thu, May 14, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Thu, May 14, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-13T23:07
Arrive Hartland
Thu, May 14, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From North Stamford
43.1 mi
00h 59m
To Hartland
43.1 mi
00h 59m

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
Hartland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Winsted as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    28.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Park Place

    939 ft · 27 sec · Park Place

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Riverton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    645 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1681 ft · 42 sec · East River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverton Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Riverton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Center Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
28.4 mi · 33%
CT 8 North
24.3 mi · 28%
Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 26%
Riverton Road
5.37 mi · 6%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

28.4 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 59m from North Stamford
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stamford and Rain Showers Likely near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 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?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from North Stamford and 43.1 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 66.06 mi (106.32 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Hartland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,113
Coordinates41.9962100, -72.9795500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Hartland (-72.97955, 41.99621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Hartland. The current time is 23:07:38.

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.