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

The driving distance from Stafford, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
103.19 mi
01h 47m
Flight
87.34 mi
140.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.34 mi
Kilometers
140.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.19 mi
Kilometers
166.07 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Fri, May 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Stafford
Fri, May 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stafford
2026-05-15T09:20
Arrive North Stamford
Fri, May 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stafford
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Stafford
51.5 mi
00h 53m
To North Stamford
51.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stafford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1663 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road

    30 m · 9 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 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

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
56.2 mi · 54%
I 84 West
20.9 mi · 20%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 17%
River Road
4.16 mi · 4%
East Street
2.17 mi · 2%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 53m from Stafford
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford and Mostly Cloudy near North Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Stafford and 51.6 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stafford and Mostly Cloudy near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stafford and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 87.34 mi (140.56 km).

Stafford

#1 Stafford

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,834
Coordinates41.9848200, -72.2889700
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-72.288975, 41.984829)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.22 $32.45
Premium $4.86 $17.68 $35.37
Diesel $6.00 $21.83 $43.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stafford and North Stamford. The current time is 09:20:03.

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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.