How far is North Stamford, CT from Salisbury, CT?

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Salisbury, CT is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
74.04 mi
01h 57m
Flight
58.74 mi
94.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.74 mi
Kilometers
94.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.04 mi
Kilometers
119.16 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Sherman
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From North Stamford
37 mi
00h 58m
To Salisbury
37 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Road

    16 m · 10 sec · Cascade Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cascade Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 38 sec · North Stamford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · High Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Westchester Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Westchester Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pound Ridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pound Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pound Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pound Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Village Green

    694 ft · 22 sec · Village Green

  9. 9

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    1211 ft · 35 sec · Cantitoe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cantitoe Road

    927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cantitoe Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jay Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jay Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Goldens Bridge Road

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross River Road

    1824 ft · 44 sec · Cross River Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward Brewster

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    42.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    799 ft · 27 sec · Academy Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brewster
53.5 mi · 72%
Main Street
5.64 mi · 8%
High Ridge Road
4.42 mi · 6%
Pound Ridge Road
3.81 mi · 5%
Cantitoe Street
3.13 mi · 4%
Jay Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brewster

Continue straight

42.5 mi · 01h 05m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 58m from North Stamford
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Stamford and Sunny near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from North Stamford and 37 miles from Salisbury.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sherman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherman.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

39 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

54 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

54 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 58.74 mi (94.54 km).

North Stamford

#1 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

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

#2 Salisbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,584
Coordinates41.9834300, -73.4212300
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Salisbury (-73.42123, 41.98343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.59
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.30 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.63 $23.27
Premium $4.86 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $6.00 $15.65 $31.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Salisbury. The current time is 20:16:24.

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.