Stamford, CT Road Trips

Stamford, CT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 23 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Stamford, CT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

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Trip Routes

56

Longest Drive

120.6 mi

Quinebaug, CT

Quickest Drive

10m

Greenwich, CT

Plan Around Stamford, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Stamford, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Quinebaug, CT to Stamford, CT 120.6 mi · 2h 39m Windham, CT to Stamford, CT 106.3 mi · 2h 19m Hazardville, CT to Stamford, CT 96.4 mi · 2h 5m Columbia, CT to Stamford, CT 96 mi · 2h 2m

Continue From Stamford, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Stamford, CT to Hartland, CT 88 mi · 2h Stamford, CT to Norfolk, CT 87.3 mi · 2h 2m Stamford, CT to Goshen, CT 78.2 mi · 1h 43m Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT 75.5 mi · 1h 50m

Trips from Stamford, CT

Stamford, CT to Hartland, CT

88 mi 2h

Stamford, CT to Norfolk, CT

87.3 mi 2h 2m

Stamford, CT to Goshen, CT

78.2 mi 1h 43m

Stamford, CT to East Haddam, CT

75.5 mi 1h 50m

Stamford, CT to Hartford, CT

74.9 mi 1h 40m

Stamford, CT to Essex, CT

71.1 mi 1h 39m

Stamford, CT to Farmington, CT

69.9 mi 1h 32m

Stamford, CT to Terryville, CT

64.3 mi 1h 25m

Stamford, CT to Southington, CT

60.9 mi 1h 21m

Stamford, CT to Madison, CT

57.8 mi 1h 20m

Stamford, CT to Oakville, CT

55.6 mi 1h 15m

Stamford, CT to Hamden, CT

46.3 mi 1h 3m

Stamford, CT to East Haven, CT

43.5 mi 1h 2m

Stamford, CT to Heritage Village, CT

41 mi 1h 16m

Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT

40.3 mi 58m

Stamford, CT to Derby, CT

34.8 mi 48m

Stamford, CT to Bridgeport, CT

22.2 mi 32m

Stamford, CT to Easton, CT

21 mi 36m

Driving from Stamford, CT

The typical drive from Stamford, CT covers about 47 miles and takes around 1h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 88 miles (2h 2m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Stamford, CT most often head toward Hartland, CT (88 mi, 2h), Norfolk, CT (87.3 mi, 2h 2m), Goshen, CT (78.2 mi, 1h 43m), East Haddam, CT (75.5 mi, 1h 50m), and Hartford, CT (74.9 mi, 1h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 47-mile trip from Stamford, CT, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Stamford, CT and 33 routes heading into Stamford, CT, covering 56 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 88 miles.

The longest mapped route from Stamford, CT covers 88 miles and takes approximately 2h 2m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Stamford, CT runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from Stamford, CT costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Stamford, CT include Hartland, CT, Norfolk, CT, Goshen, CT and East Haddam, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.