How far is Salisbury, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Salisbury, CT to Stamford, CT is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Stamford.
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Start on Academy Street
799 ft · 31 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millerton Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Millerton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elm Avenue
9.2 mi · 14 min · South Elm Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
33.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
909 ft · 24 sec
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Merge left onto Cross River Road
2225 ft · 52 sec · Cross River Road
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Turn right onto Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
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Continue on Jay Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Road
927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1211 ft · 35 sec · Cantitoe Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Village Green
694 ft · 20 sec · Village Green
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Continue on Pound Ridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Long Ridge Road
10.4 mi · 19 min · Long Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Summer Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Summer Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
120 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Atlantic Street
39 m · 10 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 Salisbury and Stamford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 22
Continue on State Highway 22
33.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Stamford?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Salisbury and 39.1 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salisbury and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Sherman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherman.
Poughkeepsie station
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
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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