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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.45 mi
02h 00m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.45 mi
Kilometers
137.52 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 29, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Wed, Apr 29, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-29T17:36
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 29, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From North Stamford
42.7 mi
01h 00m
To Norfolk
42.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

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.

  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

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Norfolk Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Norfolk Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hall Meadow Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Meadow Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Litchfield Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Greenwoods Road West

    1745 ft · 60 sec · Greenwoods Road West

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
24.3 mi · 28%
Merritt Parkway
22.8 mi · 27%
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 23%
Litchfield Road
6.24 mi · 7%
Norfolk Road
5.07 mi · 6%
Hall Meadow Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
01h 00m from North Stamford
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.31 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Norfolk

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,622
Coordinates41.9939800, -73.2020600
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Norfolk (-73.20206, 41.99398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $11.87
Round trip
$23.75
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Norfolk. The current time is 17:36:17.

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.