How far is Watertown, CT from North Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Watertown, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
57.61 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.14 mi
62.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.14 mi
Kilometers
62.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.61 mi
Kilometers
92.72 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Sat, May 30, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Watertown
Sat, May 30, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watertown
2026-05-30T13:29
Arrive North Stamford
Sat, May 30, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watertown
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
Trumbull
CT

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Watertown
27.9 mi
00h 31m
To North Stamford
29.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and North Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Watertown Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Rudy Avenue

    980 ft · 19 sec · Rudy Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South

    2624 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    23.2 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

    1946 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
25.3 mi · 44%
Merritt Parkway
23.2 mi · 40%
Main Street
2.61 mi · 5%
High Ridge Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Watertown Avenue
1.5 mi · 3%
CT 15 South
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbull
00h 31m from Watertown
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Watertown and 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 Watertown to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Watertown and 29.7 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Watertown and Mostly Sunny near North Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbull

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trumbull, 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 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 Watertown and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).

Watertown

#1 Watertown

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population21,517
Coordinates41.6062100, -73.1181700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.118304, 41.606175)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Watertown and North Stamford. The current time is 13:29:21.

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.