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

The driving distance from Scotland, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
110.04 mi
01h 57m
Flight
85.07 mi
136.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.07 mi
Kilometers
136.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.04 mi
Kilometers
177.09 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Thu, May 14, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Scotland
Thu, May 14, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotland
2026-05-14T04:51
Arrive North Stamford
Thu, May 14, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scotland
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Scotland
54.9 mi
00h 58m
To North Stamford
55.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Scotland Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    135 m · 20 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Devotion Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Devotion Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Scotland Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1160 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Baltic Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltic Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    102 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Taftville-Occum Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Taftville-Occum Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road

    2609 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scotland 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taftville-Occum Road
69.6 mi · 63%
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 25%
Devotion Road
2.92 mi · 3%
Scotland Road
2.67 mi · 2%
CT 15
1.89 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taftville-Occum Road

Merge slight left

50.7 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 58m from Scotland
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scotland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Scotland and 55.1 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Scotland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scotland and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 85.07 mi (136.9 km).

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#1 Scotland

Town in Connecticut

Population1,664
Coordinates41.6984300, -72.0814600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.081457, 41.698428)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.61
7.76 gal · 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.31 $30.61
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.29 $34.59
Premium $4.86 $18.85 $37.70
Diesel $6.00 $23.27 $46.54

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Scotland and North Stamford. The current time is 04:51:39.

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.