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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Killingworth, CT is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
61.86 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.12 mi
85.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.12 mi
Kilometers
85.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.55 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killingworth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Killingworth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From North Stamford
30.9 mi
00h 45m
To Killingworth
31 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
Killingworth Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Clinton as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Deep River Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    43 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 43%
I 95 North
10.1 mi · 16%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 12%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 12%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 5%
North Branford Road
2.75 mi · 4%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 45m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Killingworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from North Stamford and 31 miles from Killingworth.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 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 Killingworth. Straight-line distance: 53.12 mi (85.49 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Killingworth (-72.5637, 41.35815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Killingworth. The current time is 22:54:30.

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.