How far is Stamford, CT from Killingworth, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Killingworth, CT is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
61.24 mi
01h 29m
Flight
54.89 mi
88.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.55 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killingworth
Sat, May 30, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Sat, May 30, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-05-30T05:18
Arrive Killingworth
Sat, May 30, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Stamford
30.6 mi
00h 44m
To Killingworth
30.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph N
Destination
Killingworth Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.8 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Deep River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    43 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
39.2 mi · 64%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 12%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 12%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 5%
North Branford Road
2.75 mi · 4%
Foxon Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 44m from Stamford
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Killingworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Stamford and 30.7 miles from Killingworth.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Killingworth.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Killingworth. Straight-line distance: 54.89 mi (88.33 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Killingworth (-72.5637, 41.35815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.86 $10.49 $20.99
Diesel $6.00 $12.95 $25.91

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Killingworth. The current time is 05:18:04.

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.