How far is Stamford, CT from Riverside, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Riverside, CT is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Riverside.
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Start on Atlantic Street
662 ft · 17 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1912 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Mill River Street
1251 ft · 27 sec · Mill River Street
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Continue on West Main Street
647 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Laddins Rock Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Laddins Rock Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue
1040 ft · 31 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 49 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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Continue on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Owenoke Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Riverside.
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.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
1.07 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Riverside?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Old Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Stamford and 1.7 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.50 one way or $1.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Old Greenwich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
New Rochelle City Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Greenwich.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 2.47 mi (3.97 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-73.57818, 41.03371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $0.50 | $1.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
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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