How far is Stamford, CT from Burlington, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Burlington, CT is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.52 mi
01h 41m
Flight
57.72 mi
92.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.72 mi
Kilometers
92.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.52 mi
Kilometers
115.1 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Tue, May 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Tue, May 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-05-19T05:55
Arrive Burlington
Tue, May 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Ansonia
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Stamford
35.7 mi
00h 50m
To Burlington
35.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Burlington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
93°F
Tuesday
Using Harwinton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    25.4 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue

    911 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Leonard Street

    1617 ft · 36 sec · South Leonard Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1873 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

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

    25 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Silver Street Expressway

    2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Meriden Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Woodtick Road

    2003 ft · 36 sec · Woodtick Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stillson Road

    3245 ft · 1 min · Stillson Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Wolcott Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street

    2057 ft · 32 sec · North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Burlington Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Milford Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Milford Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Spielman Highway

    1840 ft · 36 sec · Spielman Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
25.4 mi · 35%
I 95 North
20.6 mi · 29%
Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 9%
Milford Street
4.41 mi · 6%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
Burlington Avenue
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

25.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ansonia
00h 50m from Stamford
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 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?

Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Stamford and 35.8 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stamford and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Ansonia

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

21 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 57.72 mi (92.89 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Burlington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,748
Coordinates41.7692600, -72.9645500
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Burlington (-72.96455, 41.76926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.86 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $6.00 $15.11 $30.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Burlington. The current time is 05:55:37.

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.