How far is Stamford, CT from Ridgefield, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Ridgefield, CT is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield 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 Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Ridgefield.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Noroton
857 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Noroton Avenue
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Turn right onto Middlesex Road
2784 ft · 56 sec · Middlesex Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Middlesex Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Road
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Continue on Middlesex Road
1243 ft · 28 sec · Middlesex Road
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Turn left onto Mansfield Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mansfield Avenue
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Continue on South Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
103 m · 14 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1035 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
153 m · 16 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Street
2228 ft · 40 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Smith Ridge Road
45 m · 7 sec · Smith Ridge Road
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Continue on Smith Ridge Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Smith Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Spring Hill Lane
1231 ft · 34 sec · Spring Hill Lane
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Continue on West Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lane
53 m · 5 sec · West Lane
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Continue on Main Street
3268 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Ridgefield.
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.
Smith Ridge Road
Continue on Smith Ridge Road
7.21 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stamford and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Stamford and 10.1 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Stamford and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near New Canaan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Canaan.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.58 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-73.49818, 41.28148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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