Road Trips from Stamford, CT
Heading out from Stamford, you've got options for quick escapes and longer drives. Most routes lean towards a mostly highway profile, making for efficient travel, with terrain that's largely flat or gently rolling. You'll find at least one park nearby on every trip, often Weir Farm National Historical Park, perfect for a dose of nature. You can reach several spots within a couple of hours, like Washington, CT, or go further afield to places like Danielson, CT, for a longer day trip.
Total Routes
30
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
30
Under 2 hours
16 total in this range
Farmington, CT
1h 32m69.9 mi one way
This 1.5-hour drive is a solid mostly highway option, shorter than heading to Mansfield City or Danielson. It offers a drive score of 9 and includes access to Weir Farm National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy journey.
East Haddam, CT
1h 50m75.5 mi one way
At 1.8 hours, this trip offers a similar mostly highway experience to Farmington, CT, but is slightly longer. You'll also have access to Weir Farm National Historical Park, and the drive score remains high at 9. The terrain is mostly flat.
Chester, CT
1h 43m70.5 mi one way
This 1.7-hour drive mixes highway and surface roads, unlike the more consistently highway routes to Danielson. It has a good drive score of 9 and includes Weir Farm National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Washington, CT
1h 24m54.2 mi one way
If you want a shorter drive, this 1.4-hour trip to Washington, CT, is a good choice, closer than Stafford Springs. It features a mix of highway and surface roads, a drive score of 9, and access to Weir Farm National Historical Park. The terrain is gently rolling.
Weatogue, CT
1h 53m79.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
14 total in this range
Mansfield City, CT
2h 17m103.1 mi one way
This longer, 2.3-hour drive is a mostly highway route, comparable in length to Stafford Springs. It boasts a drive score of 9 and includes Weir Farm National Historical Park. The terrain here is gently rolling.
Norfolk, CT
2h 2m87.3 mi one way
At 2 hours, this mostly highway trip is longer than Washington, CT. It scores an 8 for its drive and includes Weir Farm National Historical Park. The terrain is gently rolling.
Stafford Springs, CT
2h 11m101.7 mi one way
This 2.2-hour drive offers a chance to explore the New England National Scenic Trail in addition to Weir Farm National Historical Park. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8 and gently rolling terrain.
Danielson, CT
2h 29m119.8 mi one way
This is the longest drive at 2.5 hours, a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. It includes Weir Farm National Historical Park and features mostly flat terrain.
Scotland, CT
2h 23m108.3 mi one way
At 2.4 hours, this trip is a mostly highway route, similar in length to Danielson, CT. It scores an 8 for its drive and includes Weir Farm National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
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Farmington, CT
1h 32m69.9 mi one way
East Haddam, CT
1h 50m75.5 mi one way
Chester, CT
1h 43m70.5 mi one way
Washington, CT
1h 24m54.2 mi one way
Farmington, CT
1h 32m69.9 mi one way
East Haddam, CT
1h 50m75.5 mi one way
Norfolk, CT
2h 2m87.3 mi one way
Essex, CT
1h 39m71.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat and gently rolling terrain, spring drives are smooth. Parks like Weir Farm National Historical Park offer early blooms and green spaces.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain makes for easy summer drives. Access to Weir Farm National Historical Park provides opportunities for outdoor exploration.
Fall
Gently rolling terrain and access to parks like Weir Farm National Historical Park offer pleasant drives to see autumn colors.
Winter
Mostly flat terrain ensures manageable winter drives, though park access might be limited depending on conditions.
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