How far is Stamford, CT from Harwinton, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Harwinton, CT is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.36 mi
01h 35m
Flight
55.46 mi
89.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.46 mi
Kilometers
89.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.36 mi
Kilometers
114.85 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harwinton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-04-23T12:13
Arrive Harwinton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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 47m
To Harwinton
35.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton

    1256 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 118 East: Harwinton

    62 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Litchfield Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    27 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
26 mi · 36%
I 95 North
20.6 mi · 29%
I 84 West
16.5 mi · 23%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
Litchfield Road
2.94 mi · 4%
I 84 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

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

26 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ansonia
00h 47m from Stamford
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Harwinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 35.7 miles from Harwinton.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:20 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 Mostly Sunny near Harwinton.

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 Harwinton. Straight-line distance: 55.46 mi (89.25 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Harwinton

Town in Connecticut

Population5,400
Coordinates41.7712100, -73.0598300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Harwinton (-73.05983, 41.77121)

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
9.53 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.04 gal · 19.06 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Harwinton. The current time is 12:13:56.

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.