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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Middlefield, CT is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
60.75 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.47 mi
81.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.47 mi
Kilometers
81.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.75 mi
Kilometers
97.77 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Wed, Apr 29, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-29T12:09
Arrive Middlefield
Wed, Apr 29, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
30.3 mi
00h 41m
To Middlefield
30.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Baileyville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Baileyville Road

  14. 14

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

    2845 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Hill Road

    559 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Town Hall Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Town Hall Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 44%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 43%
East Main Street
2.34 mi · 4%
Baileyville Road
2.3 mi · 4%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 41m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving North Stamford and Mostly Clear near Middlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 30.3 miles from North Stamford and 30.4 miles from Middlefield.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Stamford and Mostly Clear near Middlefield.

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 Middlefield. Straight-line distance: 50.47 mi (81.22 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Middlefield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,350
Coordinates41.5173200, -72.7120400
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Middlefield (-72.71204, 41.51732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Middlefield. The current time is 12:09:41.

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.