Avon, CT to North Stamford, CT is 75 miles and takes about 1 hour 42 minutes via Merritt Parkway/Wilbur Cross Parkway/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate a blend of parkway and local street driving, making it a straightforward journey for anyone looking to travel between these two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Avon, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive features a 54% highway share, balancing faster parkway travel with surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27 miles on the Merritt Parkway. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning the road's character will shift as you progress from the parkways to more urban or local road environments. This variety offers a dynamic driving experience, avoiding the monotony of a purely interstate route.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 10 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|CT 10 / Waterville Road
Turn right onto CT 10 / Waterville Road
Navigation decision point
5
31.9 mi into trip|~44m in|CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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72.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
5
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Merritt Parkway
27 mi
34m
Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi
17m
Main Street
5.8 mi
7m
Waterville Road
5.6 mi
10m
Whitney Avenue
5.4 mi
7m
Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Queen Street
2.4 mi
3m
North Main Street
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 27 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on US 202; CT 10
65 ft·6 sec·Simsbury Road
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto CT 10
5.6 mi·10 min·Waterville Road
4
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
5
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi·1 min·Farmington Avenue
6
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi·2 min·East Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi·3 min·Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi·27 sec·Norton Street
11
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi·15 sec·Cheshire Road
12
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi·5 min·Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 10
5.4 mi·7 min·Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
16
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi·17 min·Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CT 15
27 mi·34 min·Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward CT 137: High Ridge RoadUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi·2 min·High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·North Stamford Road
21
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft·16 sec·North Stamford Road
22
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft·6 sec·Cascade Road
23
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Trip Plan
With a duration of just under two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic. Given the relatively short distance and moderate fuel cost of $12, extensive planning for fuel stops isn't necessary, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch on the Merritt Parkway is 27 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that section.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Avon, CT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avon, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, CT
This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Avon, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Merritt Parkway for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Avon, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Stamford, CT
The final approach into North Stamford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Lyla's Restaurant & Bar
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamford, Connecticut
Near the end, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
$50 to $10
mile 69.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 64.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.15 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$13.28
$26.57
premium
$4.86
$14.36
$28.72
diesel
$5.61
$16.56
$33.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.5
0
$7.87
$3.60
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.56
$3.00
EV Truck/SUV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Avon, CT
Morning
in Avon on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Morning
in North Stamford on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avon, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, Wilbur Cross Parkway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Avon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 10 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (CT 10 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avon, CT to North Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
