How far is North Stamford, CT from Lake Pocotopaug, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Lake Pocotopaug, CT is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Lake Pocotopaug.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Lake Pocotopaug.
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Start on Cascade Road
42 m · 7 sec · Cascade Road
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Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
145 m · 19 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 51 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street
1480 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Newfield Street
758 ft · 18 sec · Newfield Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
778 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on West High Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
945 ft · 26 sec · Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Lake Pocotopaug.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake Pocotopaug.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Lake Pocotopaug?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 36.5 miles from North Stamford and 36.6 miles from Lake Pocotopaug.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Stamford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake Pocotopaug.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Lake Pocotopaug. Straight-line distance: 62.3 mi (100.26 km).
#1 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Pocotopaug
Census designated place
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.5984300, -72.5103700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Pocotopaug (-72.51037, 41.59843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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