How far is Old Mystic, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Old Mystic, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.92 mi
01h 43m
Flight
83.99 mi
135.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.99 mi
Kilometers
135.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.92 mi
Kilometers
155.98 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Old Mystic
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Mystic
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
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 Old Mystic
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 Old Mystic
48.4 mi
00h 51m
To North Stamford
48.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Mystic Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Ledyard as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Mystic and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 27

    154 m · 12 sec · Route 27

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1131 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Whitehall Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Whitehall Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Avenue
64.6 mi · 67%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 28%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Avenue

Merge slight left

63.6 mi · 01h 20m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
00h 51m from Old Mystic
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Old Mystic 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 Old Mystic to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 48.4 miles from Old Mystic and 48.5 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Old Mystic 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.

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

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 Old Mystic and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 83.99 mi (135.17 km).

Old Mystic

#1 Old Mystic

Village in the United States

Population3,554
Coordinates41.3914900, -71.9617400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 27 (-71.961772, 41.391446)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.24 $30.49
Premium $4.86 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $6.00 $20.51 $41.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Mystic and North Stamford. The current time is 07:37:13.

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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.