How far is Stamford, CT from Southport, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Southport, CT is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.89 mi
00h 23m
Flight
14.48 mi
23.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.57 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southport
Tue, Nov 10, 11:09 AM EST
Return by in Stamford
Tue, Nov 10, 11:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-11-10T10:46
Arrive Southport
Tue, Nov 10, 11:09 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stamford
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norwalk
CT

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From Stamford
8 mi
00h 11m
To Southport
8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
Southport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Tuesday
Using East Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Southport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Southport.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Street

    662 ft · 18 sec · Atlantic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1460 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1703 ft · 49 sec · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street, Southport

    1060 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Rennell Drive

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Rennell Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Post Road

    1471 ft · 1 min · Old Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Southport.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14.5 mi · 91%
Grove Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Old Post Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Rennell Drive
0.2 mi · 1%
Center Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 11m from Stamford
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Southport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Southport?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Stamford and 8 miles from Southport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Southport.

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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 Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

20 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Southport. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 Southport

Southport is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1364900, -73.2834500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Southport (-73.28345, 41.13649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.65
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.33 $4.65
Mid-grade $4.85 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $5.25 $2.94 $5.88
Diesel $6.36 $3.56 $7.12

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Southport. The current time is 10:46:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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