Road Trips from North Stamford, CT
You're looking to get out of North Stamford this weekend. The drives available offer a mix of terrain, with most options featuring flat or gently rolling landscapes. You've got several destinations within a 1.5-hour drive, many with access to Weir Farm National Historical Park. For longer excursions, there are routes stretching over 100 miles that also provide park access, some with a slightly higher drive score.
Total Routes
36
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
36
Under 2 hours
19 total in this range
Farmington, CT
1h 30m68.1 mi one way
This 1.5-hour drive to Farmington is a solid choice for a day trip, covering 68.1 miles. It offers a mixed highway and surface route with mostly flat terrain. Like many other options, it's close to Weir Farm National Historical Park, making it easy to incorporate a visit.
Chester, CT
1h 44m71.1 mi one way
Chester is 71.1 miles away and takes about 1.7 hours, featuring a mixed highway and surface drive. The terrain is mostly flat, similar to many nearby options. You'll also have access to Weir Farm National Historical Park on this route.
Bethlehem, CT
1h 27m51.7 mi one way
For a slightly shorter drive, Bethlehem is 51.7 miles and takes 1.5 hours. This route offers gently rolling terrain, a bit different from the flatter options. It also includes access to Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Simsbury, CT
1h 54m80.1 mi one way
This 80.1-mile trip to Simsbury will take around 1.9 hours. The drive profile is mixed highway and surface, with mostly flat terrain. You'll find Weir Farm National Historical Park accessible from this route as well.
Plainville, CT
1h 26m64.7 mi one way
Plainville is a quick 64.7-mile drive, estimated at 1.4 hours. This route is mostly highway, with mostly flat terrain. It's a good option if you want a shorter drive that still offers access to Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Full-day getaway
17 total in this range
Hampton, CT
2h 20m109.1 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer drive, Hampton is 109.1 miles and takes about 2.3 hours. This route is primarily highway with gently rolling terrain. Access to Weir Farm National Historical Park is available.
Brooklyn, CT
2h 28m115 mi one way
This 115-mile drive to Brooklyn takes approximately 2.5 hours. It's a mostly highway route with gently rolling terrain. As with many other options, Weir Farm National Historical Park is nearby.
Jewett City, CT
2h 13m104.4 mi one way
Jewett City is 104.4 miles away, requiring about 2.2 hours of driving. This mostly highway route has mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 8. You can also visit Weir Farm National Historical Park.
East Brooklyn, CT
2h 32m121.1 mi one way
East Brooklyn is the longest option at 121.1 miles, taking 2.5 hours. The drive is mostly highway with flat terrain and a drive score of 8. Weir Farm National Historical Park is accessible.
Stafford, CT
2h 13m102.4 mi one way
Stafford is 102.4 miles and takes 2.2 hours. This mostly highway route features gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 8. It also offers access to the New England National Scenic Trail in addition to Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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Hampton, CT
2h 20m109.1 mi one way
Farmington, CT
1h 30m68.1 mi one way
Chester, CT
1h 44m71.1 mi one way
Bethlehem, CT
1h 27m51.7 mi one way
Farmington, CT
1h 30m68.1 mi one way
Simsbury, CT
1h 54m80.1 mi one way
North Stonington, CT
2h 15m103.5 mi one way
Willimantic, CT
2h 9m99.6 mi one way
Hampton, CT
2h 20m109.1 mi one way
Chester, CT
1h 44m71.1 mi one way
Bethlehem, CT
1h 27m51.7 mi one way
Brooklyn, CT
2h 28m115 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions on mostly flat terrain, with Weir Farm National Historical Park providing a natural escape.
Summer
Summer drives are well-suited to the mostly flat terrain, with ample opportunities to visit Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Fall
Expect gently rolling terrain on fall drives, with Weir Farm National Historical Park offering scenic views.
Winter
Winter drives focus on mostly flat terrain, with access to Weir Farm National Historical Park remaining possible.
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