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

The driving distance from Simsbury, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
86.43 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.82 mi
102.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.82 mi
Kilometers
102.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.1 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, May 2, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Simsbury
Sat, May 2, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simsbury
2026-05-02T08:31
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, May 2, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simsbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Simsbury
40 mi
00h 50m
To North Stamford
46.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Simsbury Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hopmeadow Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · Hopmeadow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Simsbury Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 31%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 16%
Main Street
5.81 mi · 7%
Whitney Avenue
5.64 mi · 7%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Merritt Parkway

Continue on Merritt Parkway

27 mi · 00h 35m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 50m from Simsbury
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Simsbury and Partly Sunny near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Simsbury and 46.4 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Simsbury and Partly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simsbury and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 63.82 mi (102.71 km).

Simsbury

#1 Simsbury

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,437
Coordinates41.8759300, -72.8012100
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopmeadow Street (-72.8014, 41.875967)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.59 $27.19
Premium $4.86 $14.82 $29.63
Diesel $6.00 $18.29 $36.58

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Simsbury and North Stamford. The current time is 08:31:04.

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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.