How far is Woodbridge, CT from Stamford, CT?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, CT to Stamford, CT is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
42.01 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.46 mi
55.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.01 mi
Kilometers
67.61 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamford
Sat, May 30, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Sat, May 30, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-05-30T08:22
Arrive Stamford
Sat, May 30, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Woodbridge
21 mi
00h 24m
To Stamford
21 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Woodbridge Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Saturday
Using Ansonia as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Stamford.

  1. 1

    Start on Beecher Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Beecher Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amity Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Amity Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 South: New York City

    699 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    9 mi · 12 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
20.9 mi · 50%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8.96 mi · 21%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 14%
Merritt Parkway
2.97 mi · 7%
Amity Road
1.27 mi · 3%
Center Road
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Stamford?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Woodbridge and 21 miles from Stamford.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.45 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Town in Connecticut

Population8,704
Coordinates41.3526000, -73.0084400
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Stamford

#2 Stamford

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population131,397
Coordinates41.0534300, -73.5387300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Beecher Road (-73.008475, 41.352599)
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 Woodbridge and Stamford. The current time is 08:22:42.

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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.