How far is Stamford, CT from Rockville, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Rockville, CT is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Rockville.
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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
20.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
963 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
917 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Talcottville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road
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Continue on Windsor Avenue
2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue
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Continue on Union Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Rockville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Rockville?
The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Stamford and 44.9 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stamford and Sunny near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 79.62 mi (128.13 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockville
Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,474 |
| Coordinates | 41.8667600, -72.4495300 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockville (-72.44953, 41.86676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.51 | $25.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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