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

The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
111.76 mi
01h 54m
Flight
92.22 mi
148.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.76 mi
Kilometers
179.86 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, May 2, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Plainfield
Sat, May 2, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-05-02T07:35
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, May 2, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Plainfield
55.8 mi
00h 57m
To North Stamford
56 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plainfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Saturday
Using Norwich as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 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 Plainfield and North Stamford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich Road

    1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lathrop Road

    822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    929 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Plainfield 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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lathrop Road
79.1 mi · 71%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 24%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Norwich Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Wheelers Farms Road
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Lathrop Road

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 57m from Plainfield
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainfield 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 Plainfield to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Plainfield and 56 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plainfield and Partly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 92.22 mi (148.41 km).

Plainfield

#1 Plainfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population15,084
Coordinates41.6764900, -71.9150700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich Road (-71.9154, 41.676514)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.09
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.54 $31.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.86 $19.14 $38.28
Diesel $6.00 $23.63 $47.26

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and North Stamford. The current time is 07:35:51.

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.