How far is Scotland, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Scotland, CT to Stamford, CT is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scotland and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotland and Stamford.
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Start on Center Street
135 m · 20 sec · Center Street
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Turn straight onto Devotion Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Devotion Road
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Continue on Scotland Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1160 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Baltic Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltic Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
102 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Taftville-Occum Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Taftville-Occum Road
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Take the ramp right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
80.2 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Scotland and Stamford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Taftville-Occum Road
Merge slight left
80.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scotland and Rain Showers near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scotland to Stamford?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 54.1 miles from Scotland and 54.2 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Scotland and Rain Showers near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Guilford
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 Guilford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scotland and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 87.72 mi (141.17 km).
#1 Scotland
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -72.0814600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
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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