Distance from Washington to Stamford by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Stamford (CT) is 237 miles or 381 kilometers or 206 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Stamford is 260 miles (419 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 23 miles or 38 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Stamford, CT in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Stamford is 237 miles or 381 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Stamford, is La Guardia Airport (LGA).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Stamford?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Stamford, CT is 0 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Stamford Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Stamford, CT
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Stamford, CT, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Stamford, Connecticut is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Stamford, CT

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Stamford, Connecticut is 260 miles or 419 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Stamford, CT is 260 miles or 419 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Stamford, Connecticut.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Stamford, Connecticut is approximately 260 miles (419 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Stamford, CT

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Stamford, CT?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Stamford take?
Washington and Stamford are 5 hours 21 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Stamford

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Stamford (CT) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Stamford
2025-12-19, 03:51:21 EST2025-12-19, 03:51:21 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Stamford Connecticut, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Stamford, CT in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 260 mi 419 km 225.78 nmi
Straight line distance 237 mi 381 km 206 nmi
Difference 23 mi 38 km 19 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Stamford Details

Stamford is located in Connecticut, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 3' 12.3'' Longitude: W 73° 32' 19.4''
Latitude41.05343
Longitude-73.53873
StateConnecticut
Nearest airports to Stamford

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Stamford, CT
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 8 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 32 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 16 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 4 minutes