How far is Westport, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Westport, CT to Stamford, CT is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Stamford.
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Start on Post Road East
1879 ft · 43 sec · Post Road East
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Saugatuck Avenue
1358 ft · 34 sec · Saugatuck Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: New York City
1755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and Stamford.
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 South
Merge slight left
9.66 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Westport and Sunny near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westport to Stamford?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Westport and 6.3 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westport and Sunny near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 11.21 mi (18.04 km).
#1 Westport
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 28,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.1414900, -73.3579000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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