How far is North Stamford, CT from Riverside, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Riverside, CT is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Riverside.
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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
4.3 mi · 9 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Cold Spring Road
1798 ft · 36 sec · Cold Spring Road
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1814 ft · 37 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1345 ft · 44 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Hubbard Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Hubbard Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1653 ft · 42 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Stillwater Avenue
1048 ft · 21 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
1902 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2323 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Laddins Rock Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Laddins Rock Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue
1040 ft · 31 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 49 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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Continue on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Owenoke Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Riverside.
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 left onto High Ridge Road
4.34 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving North Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Riverside?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from North Stamford and 4.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Greenburgh Town Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 7.44 mi (11.97 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 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-73.57818, 41.03371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.19 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
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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