How far is Stratford, CT from Monroe, CT?

The driving distance from Stratford, CT to Monroe, CT is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.76 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.93 mi
17.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.93 mi
Kilometers
17.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.76 mi
Kilometers
22.15 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Stratford
Thu, Oct 15, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Stratford
6.9 mi
00h 11m
To Monroe
6.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stratford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Shelton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stratford and Monroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and Monroe.

  1. 1

    Start on Jane Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Jane Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sherwood Place

    859 ft · 41 sec · Sherwood Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stratford Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · Stratford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Beardsley Avenue

    1031 ft · 46 sec · Beardsley Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broad Street

    110 m · 6 sec · West Broad Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto West Broad Street

    3188 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Barnum Avenue

    761 ft · 21 sec · Barnum Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broadbridge Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadbridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadbridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Broadbridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto White Plains Road

    129 m · 11 sec · White Plains Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Town Road

    902 ft · 28 sec · Old Town Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward CT 25 North: Trumbull, Danbury

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monroe Turnpike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Monroe Turnpike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Turnpike

    36 m · 2 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Turnpike

    1208 ft · 27 sec · Monroe Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fan Hill Road

    117 m · 11 sec · Fan Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fan Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratford and Monroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 25 North
5.82 mi · 42%
Monroe Turnpike
3.46 mi · 25%
Broadbridge Avenue
2.12 mi · 15%
Broadbridge Road
0.79 mi · 6%
West Broad Street
0.67 mi · 5%
Beardsley Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 25 North

Continue straight

5.59 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 11m from Stratford
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stratford and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stratford to Monroe?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Stratford and 6.9 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 $2.15 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stratford and Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trumbull and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
New Haven City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

New Haven City Hall

New Haven , CT
165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Rating 4.0/5 38 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

7 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

39 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 10.93 mi (17.59 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Town in Connecticut

Population51,660
Coordinates41.1845400, -73.1331700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population19,328
Coordinates41.3326000, -73.2073400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Stratford (-73.13317, 41.18454)
End: Monroe (-73.20734, 41.3326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.31
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $2.15 $4.31
Mid-grade $5.02 $2.46 $4.92
Premium $5.45 $2.67 $5.34
Diesel $6.45 $3.16 $6.32

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratford and Monroe. The current time is 14:42:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.