How far is North Stamford, CT from Norfolk, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Norfolk, CT is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 02h 00m.
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.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Norfolk.
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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
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn right onto Norfolk Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Norfolk Road
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Continue on Hall Meadow Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Meadow Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Road
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Merge slight right onto Greenwoods Road West
1745 ft · 60 sec · Greenwoods Road West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwoods Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Norfolk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CT 8 North
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Cloudy leaving North Stamford and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from North Stamford and 42.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Stamford and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.31 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 Norfolk
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.9939800, -73.2020600 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norfolk (-73.20206, 41.99398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
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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