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

The driving distance from Pawcatuck, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
102.99 mi
01h 50m
Flight
90.33 mi
145.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.33 mi
Kilometers
145.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.99 mi
Kilometers
165.75 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sun, May 3, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Pawcatuck
Sun, May 3, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawcatuck
2026-05-02T23:35
Arrive North Stamford
Sun, May 3, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawcatuck
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
North Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From Pawcatuck
51.4 mi
00h 55m
To North Stamford
51.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pawcatuck Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Saturday
Using North Stonington as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    6 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    2430 ft · 43 sec · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Pequot Trail

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pequot Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Taugwonk Road

    1083 ft · 25 sec · Taugwonk Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawcatuck 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
16 steps
6 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
Taugwonk Road
67.1 mi · 65%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 26%
Pequot Trail
3.49 mi · 3%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Taugwonk Road

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 23m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 55m from Pawcatuck
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Pawcatuck and 51.6 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawcatuck and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 90.33 mi (145.37 km).

Pawcatuck

#1 Pawcatuck

City in Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,624
Coordinates41.3773200, -71.8336800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-71.833632, 41.377335)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.86 $17.68 $35.37
Diesel $6.00 $21.83 $43.66

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 Pawcatuck and North Stamford. The current time is 23:35:38.

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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.