How far is North Stamford, CT from New Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and New Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and New Canaan.
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Start on Cascade Road
1 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road
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Continue on Cascade Road
2299 ft · 2 min · Cascade Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ponus Ridge Road
852 ft · 29 sec · Ponus Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Wahackme Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Wahackme Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weed Street
2024 ft · 44 sec · Weed Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2511 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
111 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
613 ft · 24 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
113 m · 17 sec · South Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
126 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and New Canaan.
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.
Wahackme Road
Turn left onto Wahackme Road
1.13 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Stamford and Mostly Sunny near New Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to New Canaan?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from North Stamford and 2 miles from New Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.55 one way or $1.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Stamford and Mostly Sunny near New Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 2.6 mi (4.18 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 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
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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