How far is Sterling, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Sterling, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and North Stamford.
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Start on Sterling Road
72 m · 7 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Plainfield Pike
4.5 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Pike
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Take the ramp left
923 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wheelers Farms Road
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
1958 ft · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
1946 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling and North Stamford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Plainfield Pike
Merge slight left
50.7 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Sterling and 59 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around North Stamford is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 97.16 mi (156.37 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
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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