How far is Stamford, CT from Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Canaan, CT is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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 02h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Canaan.
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Start on Atlantic Street
662 ft · 18 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1460 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1703 ft · 49 sec · Grove Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Grist Mill Road
857 ft · 17 sec · Grist Mill Road
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
3008 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Turn slight left onto Westport Road
135 m · 11 sec · Westport Road
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Merge slight left onto Danbury Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Turn left onto East Shore Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Road
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Continue on Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Kent Road
147 m · 14 sec · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Cornwall Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cornwall Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warren Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Hill Road
699 ft · 14 sec · Warren Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kent Road South
1 mi · 2 min · Kent Road South
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Keep slight left to continue on Kent Road South
1162 ft · 20 sec · Kent Road South
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Continue on Cornwall Bridge Road
653 ft · 11 sec · Cornwall Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 7
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 7
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Continue on Route 7
4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 7
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 7
1613 ft · 31 sec · Route 7
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Continue on Lime Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lime Rock Road
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Continue on South Canaan Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Canaan Road
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Continue on High Street
2628 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Elm Street
877 ft · 25 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1803 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
44 m · 4 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Canaan.
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.
US 7 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Stamford and Rain Showers near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Canaan?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Stamford and 40.7 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stamford and Rain Showers near Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 68.15 mi (109.68 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.0273100, -73.3292800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-73.32928, 42.02731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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