How far is Southwood Acres, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Southwood Acres, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southwood Acres and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwood Acres and North Stamford.
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Start on Overhill Road
753 ft · 31 sec · Overhill Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Road
91 m · 14 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Wagon Road
1002 ft · 31 sec · Wagon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Office Road
2988 ft · 2 min · Post Office Road
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Turn left onto Oliver Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Oliver Road
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Turn left onto King Street
1.3 km · 1 min · King Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: Hartford
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
1946 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southwood Acres and North Stamford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 01h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southwood Acres to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Southwood Acres and 46.1 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southwood Acres and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 75.96 mi (122.25 km).
#1 Southwood Acres
City in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 7,657 |
| Coordinates | 41.9626000, -72.5714800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
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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