How far is Stamford, CT from Bridgewater, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Bridgewater, CT is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.72 mi
01h 13m
Flight
34.46 mi
55.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.72 mi
Kilometers
70.36 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgewater
Sun, May 3, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Sun, May 3, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-05-03T03:16
Arrive Bridgewater
Sun, May 3, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stamford
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
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Stamford
21.9 mi
00h 36m
To Bridgewater
21.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Street

    662 ft · 18 sec · Atlantic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1460 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1703 ft · 49 sec · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grist Mill Road

    857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Westport Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Danbury Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 East

    1313 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto White Turkey Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · White Turkey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Federal Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Federal Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Junction Road

    2875 ft · 1 min · Junction Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Junction Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Junction Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Obtuse Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Obtuse Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street South

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street South

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Clapboard Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Danbury Road
8.38 mi · 19%
Sugar Hollow Road
7.39 mi · 17%
I 95 North
6.91 mi · 16%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 10%
US 7
4.03 mi · 9%
Main Street South
3.97 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Sugar Hollow Road

Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

7.39 mi · 00h 11m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 36m from Stamford
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Stamford and 21.9 miles from Bridgewater.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 6.5 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.46 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bridgewater

#2 Bridgewater

Town in Connecticut

Population1,632
Coordinates41.5350900, -73.3662300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Bridgewater (-73.36623, 41.53509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Bridgewater. The current time is 03:16:28.

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.