How far is North Stamford, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.85 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.59 mi
99.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.59 mi
Kilometers
99.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.85 mi
Kilometers
114.02 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Sun, May 3, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-03T06:57
Arrive Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Woodmont
CT

Borough in Milford, Connecticut

From North Stamford
35.4 mi
00h 47m
To Old Saybrook
35.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
Old Saybrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
40°F
Overnight
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Old Saybrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Old Saybrook.

  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

    26.7 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook

    537 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    852 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Middlesex Turnpike

    81 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Old Saybrook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
35.9 mi · 51%
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 38%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 3%
I 95
1.39 mi · 2%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

26.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmont
00h 47m from North Stamford
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving North Stamford and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Old Saybrook?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Woodmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from North Stamford and 35.5 miles from Old Saybrook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around North Stamford and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

29 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

38 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 61.59 mi (99.12 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Old Saybrook

#2 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Old Saybrook (-72.3762, 41.29177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Old Saybrook. The current time is 06:57:30.

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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.