New York to Stamford, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

33.9 miles 54.6 km · straight line
40.3 miles actual route 64.8 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
46° NE bearing direction

How far is New York from Stamford, Connecticut?

The distance from New York to Stamford, Connecticut is 33.9 miles (54.6 km) as the crow flies. Stamford, Connecticut is located NE of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.3 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Stamford, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 New York and Stamford, Connecticut. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Stamford, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between New York & Stamford, Connecticut

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 734 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM