How far is Stamford, CT from Uncasville, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Uncasville, CT is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Uncasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Uncasville.
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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
38.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 163: Uncasville, Montville
1365 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Palmertown Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Palmertown Road
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Turn right onto Norwich-New London Turnpike
753 ft · 17 sec · Norwich-New London Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwich-New London Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Uncasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Uncasville?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Stamford and 44.1 miles from Uncasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stamford and Rain Showers Likely near Uncasville.
Stop Ideas Near East Haven
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 East Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Uncasville. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.76 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Uncasville
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,500 |
| Coordinates | 41.4345400, -72.1098000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Uncasville (-72.1098, 41.43454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
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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