How far is North Stamford, CT from New Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to New Fairfield, CT is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and New Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and New Fairfield.
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Start on Cascade Road
16 m · 10 sec · Cascade Road
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Continue on Cascade Road
41 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road
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Turn right onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 38 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn right onto High Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · High Ridge Road
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Continue on Westchester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Westchester Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Westchester Avenue
55 m · 4 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 124
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on Pound Ridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
2085 ft · 42 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Old Post Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Post Road
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Continue on South Salem Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Salem Road
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Continue on West Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · West Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lane
53 m · 5 sec · West Lane
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 37, CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel
945 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Downs Street
840 ft · 19 sec · Downs Street
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Continue on North Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Padanaram Road
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Continue on Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and New Fairfield.
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.
Sugar Hollow Road
Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
5.26 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Stamford and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to New Fairfield?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from North Stamford and 15 miles from New Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Stamford and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and New Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.83 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 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Fairfield (-73.48568, 41.46648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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