How far is Southington, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Southington, CT to Stamford, CT is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
66.37 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.84 mi
81.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.84 mi
Kilometers
81.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.81 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Fri, May 1, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Southington
Fri, May 1, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southington
2026-05-01T02:23
Arrive Stamford
Fri, May 1, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southington
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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Southington
30.2 mi
00h 35m
To Stamford
36.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Southington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Friday
Using Meriden as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meriden Avenue

    12 m · 9 sec · Meriden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

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

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 41 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 Southington and Stamford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 32%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 21%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 9%
Whitney Avenue
5.64 mi · 9%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 7%
Main Street
4.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 35m from Southington
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southington and Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Southington and 36.2 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).

Southington

#1 Southington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population43,829
Coordinates41.5964900, -72.8776000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden Avenue (-72.877547, 41.596575)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.43 $20.86
Premium $4.86 $11.37 $22.74
Diesel $6.00 $14.03 $28.07

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Southington and Stamford. The current time is 02:23:12.

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.