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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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 32m.
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.
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
22.8 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: South Main Street
846 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1518 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
95 m · 10 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2240 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Straits Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Straits Turnpike
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
2818 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
2757 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1558 ft · 1 min · Benton Road
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Turn left onto Benton Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Benton Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Morris. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.28 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 Morris
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 2,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.6842600, -73.1962200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morris (-73.19622, 41.68426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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