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

The driving distance from North Stamford, CT to Tariffville, CT is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
88.45 mi
01h 58m
Flight
66.91 mi
107.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.91 mi
Kilometers
107.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.45 mi
Kilometers
142.35 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tariffville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in North Stamford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Stamford
2026-04-18T02:56
Arrive Tariffville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From North Stamford
44.2 mi
00h 59m
To Tariffville
44.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 305: Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor Center

    1167 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Windsor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Windsor Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blue Hills Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blue Hills Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Tariffville, Granby

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tunxis Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Tunxis Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunxis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 31%
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi · 30%
I 91 North
24.8 mi · 28%
Blue Hills Avenue
4.92 mi · 6%
High Ridge Road
2 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 59m from North Stamford
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Tariffville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from North Stamford and 44.2 miles from Tariffville.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Tariffville.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Stamford and Tariffville. Straight-line distance: 66.91 mi (107.68 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 Tariffville

Census designated place

Population1,324
Coordinates41.9087100, -72.7601000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: North Stamford (-73.54346, 41.13815)
End: Tariffville (-72.7601, 41.90871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.86 $15.16 $30.31
Diesel $6.00 $18.71 $37.42

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Stamford and Tariffville. The current time is 02:56:27.

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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.