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

The driving distance from Old Mystic, CT to Stamford, CT is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
95.27 mi
01h 43m
Flight
85.21 mi
137.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.21 mi
Kilometers
137.14 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.27 mi
Kilometers
153.33 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Old Mystic
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 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 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
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
47.6 mi
00h 51m
To Stamford
47.7 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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Mystic and 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

    93.1 mi · 2 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Avenue
94.2 mi · 99%
Atlantic Street
0.33 mi
North State Street
0.27 mi
CT 137 North
0.25 mi
Main Street
0.21 mi
Route 27
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Avenue

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 02h 00m

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 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
00h 51m from Old Mystic
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Old Mystic and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Mystic to Stamford?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 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 47.6 miles from Old Mystic and 47.7 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Old Mystic and Mostly Sunny near 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 Stamford. Straight-line distance: 85.21 mi (137.14 km).

Old Mystic

#1 Old Mystic

Village in the United States

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

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 27 (-71.961772, 41.391446)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.51
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.26 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.98 $29.95
Premium $4.86 $16.32 $32.65
Diesel $6.00 $20.15 $40.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Mystic and Stamford. The current time is 07:37:25.

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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.