Charleston, West Virginia to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

468.8 miles 754.5 km · straight line
562.6 miles estimated 905.4 km · driving distance
11h 19min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Stamford, Connecticut is 468.8 miles (754.5 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located ENE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 562.6 miles, taking about 11h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Stamford, Connecticut. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, West Virginia to Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 19min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 35min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 45min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Stamford, Connecticut
41.05°N, 73.54°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients