How far is Wolcott, CT from North Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from Wolcott, CT to North Stamford, CT is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolcott and North Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott and North Stamford.
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Start on Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Turn right onto Wolcott Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn left onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road
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Continue on Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
23.2 mi · 30 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
1946 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Stamford Road
1110 ft · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
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Continue on North Stamford Road
145 m · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
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Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
42 m · 6 sec · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott and North 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
23.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Wolcott and Sunny near North Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolcott to North Stamford?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 27.6 miles from Wolcott and 30.1 miles from North Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:12 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 Sunny around Wolcott and Sunny near North Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
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 Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and North Stamford. Straight-line distance: 43.15 mi (69.44 km).
#1 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Stamford
A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
| Population | 128,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.1381500, -73.5434600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Road (-73.543375, 41.138113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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