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

The driving distance from Old Saybrook, CT to Stamford, CT is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
70.77 mi
01h 14m
Flight
62.67 mi
100.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.77 mi
Kilometers
113.9 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Sun, May 3, 6:38 AM EDT
Return by in Old Saybrook
Sun, May 3, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Saybrook
2026-05-03T05:24
Arrive Stamford
Sun, May 3, 6:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Saybrook
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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Old Saybrook
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To Stamford
35.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Saybrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Sunday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Saybrook and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2061 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Middlesex Turnpike

    1405 ft · 28 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  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 Saybrook and 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
68.9 mi · 97%
Boston Post Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Atlantic Street
0.33 mi
North State Street
0.27 mi
Middlesex Turnpike
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

68.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 37m from Old Saybrook
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Old Saybrook and Partly Cloudy near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Old Saybrook and 35.4 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Old Saybrook and Partly Cloudy near Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

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Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Saybrook and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 62.67 mi (100.85 km).

Old Saybrook

#1 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.37617, 41.291772)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Saybrook and Stamford. The current time is 05:24:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.