How far is North Stamford, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
91.88 mi
02h 02m
Flight
80.18 mi
129.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.88 mi
Kilometers
147.86 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poquonock Bridge
Wed, Jun 3, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Thu, Jun 4, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-06-03T20:05
Arrive Poquonock Bridge
Wed, Jun 3, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From North Stamford
45.9 mi
01h 01m
To Poquonock Bridge
46 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
Poquonock Bridge Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Wednesday
Using Long Hill as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Poquonock Bridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Poquonock Bridge.

  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

    47 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point

    1244 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Road

    3013 ft · 1 min · North Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Newtown Road

    2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1261 ft · 31 sec · Fort Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    713 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Poquonock Bridge.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
56.6 mi · 62%
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 29%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 2%
I 95
1.39 mi · 2%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

47 mi · 00h 57m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
01h 01m from North Stamford
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Stamford and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Poquonock Bridge?

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from North Stamford and 46 miles from Poquonock Bridge.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Stamford and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.

Stop Ideas Near Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 80.18 mi (129.04 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
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#2 Poquonock Bridge

Census designated place

Population1,727
Coordinates41.3451000, -72.0248000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Poquonock Bridge (-72.0248, 41.3451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.56
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.78 $25.56
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.86 $15.74 $31.48
Diesel $6.00 $19.43 $38.86

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Poquonock Bridge. The current time is 20:05:17.

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.