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

The driving distance from Putnam, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
129.52 mi
02h 10m
Flight
100.15 mi
161.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.15 mi
Kilometers
161.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.52 mi
Kilometers
208.45 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Putnam
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putnam
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
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Putnam
58.7 mi
01h 05m
To North Stamford
70.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Putnam Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pomfret Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Putnam Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  24. 24

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putnam 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
56.2 mi · 43%
Boston Turnpike
20.8 mi · 16%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 13%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 4%
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 3%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
01h 05m from Putnam
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Putnam and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Putnam and 70.8 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Putnam and Chance Rain Showers near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Middlefield

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Putnam and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 100.15 mi (161.17 km).

Putnam

#1 Putnam

Town in Connecticut

Population9,372
Coordinates41.9151000, -71.9089600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.908981, 41.915089)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.06
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.03 $36.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.86 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $6.00 $27.41 $54.81

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 Putnam and North Stamford. The current time is 23:41:25.

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.