How far is Stamford, CT from Tariffville, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Tariffville, CT is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
90.2 mi
02h 01m
Flight
71.53 mi
115.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.53 mi
Kilometers
115.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.2 mi
Kilometers
145.17 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tariffville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-04-17T13:35
Arrive Tariffville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Stamford
45 mi
01h 00m
To Tariffville
45.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 305: Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor Center

    1167 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Windsor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Windsor Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Blue Hills Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blue Hills Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Tariffville, Granby

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tunxis Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Tunxis Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tunxis Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 30%
I 91 North
24.8 mi · 27%
I 95 North
20.6 mi · 23%
Blue Hills Avenue
4.92 mi · 5%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 4%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
01h 00m from Stamford
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stamford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Tariffville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 45 miles from Stamford and 45.1 miles from Tariffville.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stamford and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Tariffville.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Tariffville. Straight-line distance: 71.53 mi (115.12 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 Tariffville

Census designated place

Population1,324
Coordinates41.9087100, -72.7601000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Tariffville (-72.7601, 41.90871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.86 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $6.00 $19.07 $38.14

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Tariffville. The current time is 13:35:07.

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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.