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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.27 mi
01h 15m
Flight
36.4 mi
58.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.86 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Tue, May 5, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-05-05T00:19
Arrive Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stamford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Stamford
22.6 mi
00h 37m
To Sherman
22.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Street

    662 ft · 17 sec · Atlantic Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Long Ridge Road

    10.4 mi · 19 min · Long Ridge Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pound Ridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Village Green

    694 ft · 22 sec · Village Green

  6. 6

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    1211 ft · 35 sec · Cantitoe Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cantitoe Road

    927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cantitoe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jay Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jay Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Goldens Bridge Road

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cross River Road

    1824 ft · 44 sec · Cross River Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward Brewster

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Haviland Hollow Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Haviland Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Haviland Hollow Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Haviland Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pembroke Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 37 South

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Route 37 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 37 Center

    2668 ft · 1 min · Route 37 Center

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brewster
17.5 mi · 39%
Long Ridge Road
10.4 mi · 23%
Route 37 South
4.47 mi · 10%
Cantitoe Street
3.13 mi · 7%
Haviland Hollow Road
2.69 mi · 6%
Pembroke Road
1.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 37m from Stamford
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 10 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Sherman

#2 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Sherman. The current time is 00:19:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.