How far is Stafford Springs, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Stafford Springs, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stafford Springs and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stafford Springs and North Stamford.
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Start on East Main Street
52 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Road
30 m · 9 sec · River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto River Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Hartford
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 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 Stafford Springs 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stafford Springs and Sunny near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stafford Springs to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 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 50.3 miles from Stafford Springs and 50.5 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stafford Springs and Sunny near North Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stafford Springs and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 85.43 mi (137.49 km).
#1 Stafford Springs
City in the United States of America
| Population | 4,988 |
| Coordinates | 41.9542600, -72.3023000 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.04 | $28.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.29 | $34.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
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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