How far is Riverside, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Riverside, CT to Stamford, CT is about 3 miles (4.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Stamford.
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Start on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Turn straight onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 54 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sound Beach Avenue
975 ft · 28 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Laddins Rock Road
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Turn right onto East Putnam Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · East Putnam Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Tresser Boulevard
2005 ft · 1 min · Tresser Boulevard
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Turn left onto Atlantic Street
989 ft · 22 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 Riverside 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.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
1.03 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Riverside and Mostly Cloudy near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Stamford?
The road trip is about 3 miles (4.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Old Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Riverside and 1.6 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.46 one way or $0.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Riverside and Mostly Cloudy near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Old Greenwich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
New Rochelle City Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Greenwich.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 2.47 mi (3.97 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $0.54 | $1.07 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $0.58 | $1.16 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
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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