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

The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
60.42 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.8 mi
72.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.42 mi
Kilometers
97.24 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sun, May 31, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, May 31, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-05-31T06:33
Arrive North Stamford
Sun, May 31, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Shelton
CT

A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From Plymouth
30.2 mi
00h 32m
To North Stamford
30.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 5 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

    33.3 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    23.2 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway

  6. 6

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and North 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 6 West
33.3 mi · 55%
Merritt Parkway
23.2 mi · 38%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 3%
CT 15 South
0.83 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
CT 137
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 6 West

Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

33.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelton
00h 32m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Plymouth and 30.3 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Shelton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.81
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.40 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.49 $18.99
Premium $4.86 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $6.00 $12.77 $25.55

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and North Stamford. The current time is 06:33:35.

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.