Middletown, New Jersey to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.7 miles 88 km · straight line
71.1 miles estimated 114.4 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Middletown, New Jersey from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from Middletown, New Jersey to Stamford, Connecticut is 54.7 miles (88 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located NNE of Middletown, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.1 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Middletown, New Jersey in New Jersey and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Middletown, New Jersey 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 Middletown, New Jersey to Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Middletown, New Jersey & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Middletown, New Jersey
40.39°N, 74.12°W
America/New_York
36m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 455.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients