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

The driving distance from Willimantic, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.92 mi
01h 52m
Flight
79.69 mi
128.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.69 mi
Kilometers
128.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.92 mi
Kilometers
162.42 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Willimantic
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willimantic
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive North Stamford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willimantic
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Willimantic
50.1 mi
00h 56m
To North Stamford
50.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Willimantic Road

  5. 5

    Keep left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  19. 19

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

    1946 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto High Ridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Stamford Road

    1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Stamford Road

    145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willimantic 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
54.2 mi · 54%
I 91 South
14 mi · 14%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 11%
Middletown Road
5.03 mi · 5%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 56m from Willimantic
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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 Willimantic to North Stamford?

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Willimantic and 50.8 miles from North Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around North Stamford is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallingford, 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 Wallingford.

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willimantic and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 79.69 mi (128.25 km).

Willimantic

#1 Willimantic

Town in the U.

Population17,737
Coordinates41.7106500, -72.2081300
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
North Stamford

#2 North Stamford

A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Population128,278
Coordinates41.1381500, -73.5434600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.208091, 41.71075)
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $14.04
Round trip
$28.09
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.04 $28.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.86 $17.29 $34.59
Diesel $6.00 $21.35 $42.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Willimantic and North Stamford. The current time is 00:45:03.

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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.