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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Morris, CT is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
61.75 mi
01h 32m
Flight
41.81 mi
67.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.75 mi
Kilometers
99.37 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-23T10:50
Arrive Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Shelton
CT

A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From North Stamford
30.9 mi
00h 46m
To Morris
30.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: South Main Street

    846 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1518 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    95 m · 10 sec · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2240 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Straits Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Straits Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Watertown Road

    2818 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    2757 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    1558 ft · 1 min · Benton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Benton Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Benton Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 37%
CT 8 North
19.7 mi · 32%
Straits Turnpike
5.78 mi · 9%
Litchfield Road
4.87 mi · 8%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 3%
Church Street
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

22.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelton
00h 46m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from North Stamford and 30.9 miles from Morris.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:24 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 Mostly Sunny around North Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Morris.

Stop Ideas Near Shelton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Morris. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.28 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Morris

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates41.6842600, -73.1962200
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Morris (-73.19622, 41.68426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 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 52m
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
8.25 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Morris. The current time is 10:50:45.

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.