How far is Stamford, CT from Collinsville, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Collinsville, CT is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Collinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Collinsville.
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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
20.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
1323 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
827 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
952 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
775 ft · 26 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Collinsville.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Stamford and Sunny near Collinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Collinsville?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Stamford and 39.8 miles from Collinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stamford and Sunny near Collinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.95 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Collinsville
Situated along the banks of the Farmington River in Hartford County, this historic village sits at an elevation of approximately 325 feet within the town of Canton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8128800, -72.9201000 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collinsville (-72.9201, 41.81288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.40 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $14.10 | $28.21 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $18.13 | $36.27 |
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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