How far is Willimantic, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Willimantic, CT to Stamford, CT is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willimantic and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willimantic and Stamford.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Willimantic Road
2 mi · 3 min · Willimantic Road
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Keep left to continue on Middletown Road
5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 28 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 Willimantic and Stamford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 leaving Willimantic and Chance Rain Showers near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willimantic to Stamford?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 50.8 miles from Willimantic and 51.6 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willimantic and Chance Rain Showers near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Wallingford
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 Wallingford.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willimantic and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 82.59 mi (132.91 km).
#1 Willimantic
Town in the U.
| Population | 17,737 |
| Coordinates | 41.7106500, -72.2081300 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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