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

The driving distance from Norwich, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
96.32 mi
01h 44m
Flight
80.68 mi
129.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.68 mi
Kilometers
129.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.32 mi
Kilometers
155.01 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, May 30, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Sat, May 30, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-05-30T01:54
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, May 30, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From Norwich
48.3 mi
00h 52m
To North Stamford
48.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    8 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    52 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    696 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    34 m · 4 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    139 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Side Boulevard

    1247 ft · 24 sec · West Side Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

    1946 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Turnpike
62.9 mi · 65%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 28%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Salem Turnpike

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 01h 03m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
00h 52m from Norwich
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Norwich and Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Norwich and 48.1 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Norwich and Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Branford

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

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

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Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 80.68 mi (129.84 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in Connecticut, USA

Population38,619
Coordinates41.5242600, -72.0759100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-72.075943, 41.524272)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.83
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.41 $26.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.15 $30.31
Premium $4.86 $16.52 $33.03
Diesel $6.00 $20.39 $40.78

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwich and North Stamford. The current time is 01:54:00.

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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.