How far is Stamford, CT from Sherman, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Sherman, CT is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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
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 Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Sherman.
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Start on Atlantic Street
662 ft · 17 sec · Atlantic Street
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Continue on Bedford Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Long Ridge Road
10.4 mi · 19 min · Long Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pound Ridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Village Green
694 ft · 22 sec · Village Green
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1211 ft · 35 sec · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Road
927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
2 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Jay Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
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Continue on Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cross River Road
1824 ft · 44 sec · Cross River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Brewster
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Haviland Hollow Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Haviland Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Haviland Hollow Road
61 m · 4 sec · Haviland Hollow Road
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Turn straight onto Pembroke Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on Route 37 South
4.5 mi · 8 min · Route 37 South
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Continue on Route 37 Center
2668 ft · 1 min · Route 37 Center
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 37 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Sherman.
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.
Long Ridge Road
Continue on Long Ridge Road
10.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Sherman?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Stamford and 22.6 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherman
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,610 |
| Coordinates | 41.5792600, -73.4956800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
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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