How far is Stamford, CT from Crystal Lake, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Crystal Lake, CT is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Crystal Lake.
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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
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 31: Rockville, Coventry
1040 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Reservoir Road
2240 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
84 m · 6 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hyde Avenue
1672 ft · 33 sec · Hyde Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Tolland Stage Road
126 m · 15 sec · Tolland Stage Road
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Turn left onto Crystal Lake Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Stafford Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stafford Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road
989 ft · 20 sec · Crystal Lake Road
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Continue on Sandy Beach Road
156 m · 10 sec · Sandy Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Crystal Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stamford and Chance Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Stamford and 47.9 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stamford and Chance Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 85.38 mi (137.4 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317600, -72.3784200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lake (-72.37842, 41.93176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.33 | $26.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
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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