How far is Stamford, CT from Vernon, CT?

The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Vernon, CT is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
86.26 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.2 mi
122.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.2 mi
Kilometers
122.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.26 mi
Kilometers
138.82 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Fri, May 15, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Stamford
Fri, May 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-05-15T11:19
Arrive Vernon
Fri, May 15, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
43.1 mi
00h 56m
To Vernon
43.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
Vernon Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using East Hampton as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 30 North: Vernon Center

    790 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dobson Road

    2264 ft · 55 sec · Dobson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 35%
I 95 North
20.6 mi · 24%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 20%
I 84 East
6.58 mi · 8%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 4%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 56m from Stamford
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 43.1 miles from Stamford and 43.2 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stamford and Mostly Cloudy near Vernon.

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 Vernon. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.63 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Vernon

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates41.8187100, -72.4795300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Stamford (-73.53873, 41.05343)
End: Vernon (-72.47953, 41.81871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Vernon. The current time is 11:19:50.

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.