How far is Stamford, CT from Wilton, CT?
The driving distance from Stamford, CT to Wilton, CT is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stamford and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford and Wilton.
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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
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Grist Mill Road
954 ft · 23 sec · Grist Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belden Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Belden Hill Road
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
45 m · 19 sec · Lovers Lane
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Continue on Lovers Lane
2 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford and Wilton.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
6.59 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stamford to Wilton?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.5 miles from Stamford and 7.5 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stamford and Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.9 km).
#1 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilton
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 18,219 |
| Coordinates | 41.1953700, -73.4379000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-73.4379, 41.19537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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