How far is South Windsor, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to Stamford, CT is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
80.96 mi
01h 31m
Flight
71.35 mi
114.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.35 mi
Kilometers
114.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.96 mi
Kilometers
130.3 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in South Windsor
Sat, May 2, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Windsor
2026-05-02T08:29
Arrive Stamford
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Windsor
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 South Windsor
40.7 mi
00h 45m
To Stamford
40.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Windsor Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chapel Road

    2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street

    911 ft · 22 sec · King Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East River Drive

    857 ft · 19 sec · East River Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windsor 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 37%
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 26%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 21%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.63 mi · 3%
East River Drive
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 45m from South Windsor
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Windsor and Chance Rain Showers near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Windsor to Stamford?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 40.7 miles from South Windsor and 40.3 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Windsor and Chance Rain Showers near 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 South Windsor and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 71.35 mi (114.83 km).

South Windsor

#1 South Windsor

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,102
Coordinates41.8237100, -72.6212000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.621204, 41.823702)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.57
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.28 $22.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.75 $25.49
Premium $4.86 $13.89 $27.79
Diesel $6.00 $17.15 $34.30

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 South Windsor and Stamford. The current time is 08:29:35.

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.