How far is Salem, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Salem, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and North Stamford.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Haddam Road
3 m · 1 sec · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Haddam Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Haddam Road
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Continue on Norwich Salem Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Norwich Salem Road
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Turn left onto Hamburg Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Neck Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Neck Road
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Take the ramp right
41.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
1946 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and North Stamford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Neck Road
Take the ramp right
41.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Salem and 44.1 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Sunny near North Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near East Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.92 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.4903800, -72.2753600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
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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