How far is North Stamford, CT from Ridgefield, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Ridgefield, CT is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Ridgefield.
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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
3268 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Ridgefield.
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.
High Ridge Road
Turn right onto High Ridge Road
4.42 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Stamford and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from North Stamford and 7.6 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Stamford and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Danbury City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 10.18 mi (16.38 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 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-73.49818, 41.28148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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