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Cities Near Stamford

Cities near Stamford, Connecticut: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including North Stamford, East Norwalk, White Plains. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Stamford, Connecticut is North Stamford, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
North Stamford6 mi / 9 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
East Norwalk8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
White Plains12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
New Rochelle16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Bridgeport20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Levittown23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayside23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Danbury24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Washington Heights25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Stamford

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: North Stamford, East Norwalk, White Plains, New Rochelle, Bridgeport. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Stamford include North Stamford, East Norwalk, White Plains, New Rochelle, Bridgeport. The closest is North Stamford, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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