How far is Sherman, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Sherman, CT to Stamford, CT is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
45.62 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.4 mi
58.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.62 mi
Kilometers
73.42 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Tue, May 5, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Stamford
Tue, May 5, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Sherman
22.7 mi
00h 34m
To Stamford
22.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherman and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 37 East

    75 m · 8 sec · Route 37 East

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 37 Center

    2422 ft · 1 min · Route 37 Center

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 37 South

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Route 37 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Pembroke Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Haviland Hollow Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Haviland Hollow Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22

    6.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah

    909 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge left onto Cross River Road

    2225 ft · 52 sec · Cross River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goldens Bridge Road

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jay Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jay Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Cantitoe Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cantitoe Road

    927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    1211 ft · 35 sec · Cantitoe Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Village Green

    694 ft · 22 sec · Village Green

  16. 16

    Continue on Pound Ridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Ridge Road

    10.4 mi · 19 min · Long Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    120 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atlantic Street

    39 m · 10 sec · Atlantic Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherman and Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
17.4 mi · 38%
Long Ridge Road
10.4 mi · 23%
Route 37 South
4.47 mi · 10%
Cantitoe Street
3.09 mi · 7%
Haviland Hollow Road
2.69 mi · 6%
Pembroke Road
1.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Continue straight

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 34m from Sherman
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sherman and Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherman to Stamford?

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Sherman and 22.9 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sherman and Sunny near Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 37 (-73.49568, 41.57926)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and Stamford. The current time is 23:04:14.

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.