How far is Stamford, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Poquonock Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Poquonock Bridge.
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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
38.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point
1244 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
3013 ft · 1 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto Newtown Road
2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
1261 ft · 31 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
713 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Poquonock Bridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
47 mi · 00h 57m
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 Poquonock Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Poquonock Bridge?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Stamford and 45.7 miles from Poquonock Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.70 one way or $25.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stamford and Sunny near Poquonock Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Branford
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 Branford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 81.24 mi (130.75 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poquonock Bridge (-72.0248, 41.3451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
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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