Road Trips from North Stamford, CT
North Stamford is a solid launchpad for exploring Connecticut's varied landscapes. You've got options for quick, under-two-hour drives to places with mostly flat terrain and park access, perfect for a day trip. If you're looking for a longer excursion, there are routes stretching over two hours that incorporate gently rolling hills and even more parkland. Most of these are designed as day trips, but the longer ones could easily become an overnight if you decide to extend your stay.
Total Routes
35
Shortest
1.2h
With Parks Nearby
35
Under 2 hours
18 total in this range
Farmington, CT
1h 30m68.1 mi one way
This 1.5-hour drive to Farmington offers a good balance, featuring mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. It's a relatively flat route, making it an easy day trip. You'll have access to Weir Farm National Historical Park, which is a consistent feature across many of these nearby destinations.
Chester, CT
1h 44m71.1 mi one way
At 1.7 hours and 71.1 miles, Chester is a comparable option to Farmington in terms of drive time and terrain. Like many routes from North Stamford, it offers a mixed highway and surface profile with a drive score of 9. Weir Farm National Historical Park is also accessible from this route.
Bethlehem, CT
1h 27m51.7 mi one way
For a shorter outing, consider Bethlehem at just 1.5 hours and 51.7 miles. This route features gently rolling terrain, a bit more variation than some of the flatter options. It maintains a high drive score of 9 and includes access to Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Simsbury, CT
1h 54m80.1 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive to Simsbury covers 80.1 miles and maintains a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's a mixed highway and surface road experience. As with many options, Weir Farm National Historical Park is nearby.
Plainville, CT
1h 26m64.7 mi one way
Plainville is a quick 1.4-hour drive, covering 64.7 miles. This route leans more towards highway driving and offers a consistently flat terrain. It scores a 9 for the drive and includes proximity 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 aiming for a longer day, Hampton is 2.3 hours away, covering 109.1 miles. This route is primarily highway with gently rolling terrain. It has a drive score of 9 and provides access to Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Brooklyn, CT
2h 28m115 mi one way
Brooklyn is one of the longer options, at 2.5 hours and 115 miles. This drive is mostly highway with gently rolling terrain, maintaining a drive score of 9. Weir Farm National Historical Park is accessible from this route as well.
Jewett City, CT
2h 13m104.4 mi one way
This 2.2-hour drive to Jewett City spans 104.4 miles. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain and a drive score of 8. Weir Farm National Historical Park is within reach.
East Brooklyn, CT
2h 32m121.1 mi one way
For the longest day trip, East Brooklyn is 2.5 hours and 121.1 miles away. This route is primarily highway, with mostly 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 a 2.2-hour drive, covering 102.4 miles, with a drive score of 8. This route is mostly highway and features gently rolling terrain. Notably, it also provides access to the New England National Scenic Trail, in addition to Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Browse by Mood
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
With mostly flat and gently rolling terrain on these routes, spring offers pleasant drives to parks like Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Summer
The consistently flat and gently rolling terrain makes for straightforward summer drives, with Weir Farm National Historical Park available on most routes.
Fall
Expect mostly flat to gently rolling terrain, ideal for fall foliage drives towards parks such as Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Winter
The predominantly flat terrain on these mixed and highway routes provides accessible winter driving to destinations near Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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