How far is Ridgefield, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, CT to Stamford, CT is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Stamford.
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Start on Bailey Avenue
123 m · 19 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Turn right
74 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Governor Street
142 m · 27 sec · Governor Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2808 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lane
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Continue on West Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Lane
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Continue on Spring Hill Lane
1231 ft · 38 sec · Spring Hill Lane
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Turn left onto Smith Ridge Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Smith Ridge Road
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Continue on Smith Ridge Road
46 m · 8 sec · Smith Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Forest Street
2256 ft · 43 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
153 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1035 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
103 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Continue on Mansfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mansfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Middlesex Road
1243 ft · 31 sec · Middlesex Road
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Continue on Middlesex Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Middlesex Road
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Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
3277 ft · 1 min · Noroton Avenue
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Turn right onto Ledge Road
110 m · 11 sec · Ledge Road
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Continue on I 95 South: New York City
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield and Stamford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Smith Ridge Road
Turn left onto Smith Ridge Road
7.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ridgefield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Stamford?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Ridgefield and 11.9 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ridgefield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near New Canaan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Canaan.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.58 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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