How far is North Stamford, CT from Stratford, CT?
The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Stratford, CT is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Stamford and Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford and Stratford.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
847 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · New Canaan Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Belden Avenue
1930 ft · 41 sec · Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto Wall Street
2221 ft · 46 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
988 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Mount Carmel Boulevard
1144 ft · 55 sec · Mount Carmel Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1488 ft · 36 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Sherwood Place
769 ft · 36 sec · Sherwood Place
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Turn right onto Jane Street
104 m · 15 sec · Jane Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jane Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Stamford and Stratford.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Stratford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Stamford to Stratford?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from North Stamford and 13.9 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Stamford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stratford.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westport.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 21.58 mi (34.73 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 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-73.13317, 41.18454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
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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