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Trip from East Brooklyn, CT to Stamford, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

120.4 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census designated place in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

East Brooklyn, CT

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city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Stamford, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Stamford, CT covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 395, Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.2 miles from East Brooklyn, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 120.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 120.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.2 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Day Street

Turn right onto Day Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 6 / Providence Road

Turn right onto US 6 / Providence Road

Navigation decision point

5
39.4 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 80.2 mi 1h 43m
I 395 37.3 mi 41m
Providence Road 0.7 mi 1m
Providence Pike 0.6 mi 1m
Atlantic Street 0.3 mi <1m
North State Street 0.3 mi <1m
Ventura Drive 0.2 mi <1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 80.2 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and Stamford, CT.

1

Start on Ventura Drive

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Ventura Drive
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

265 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto Day Street

247 ft · 16 sec · Day Street
4

Turn right onto US 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · Providence Road
5

Continue on US 6; CT 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Providence Pike
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 395 South: Norwich
7

Merge onto I 395

37 mi · 41 min · I 395
8

Merge onto I 95

80 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North State Street
11

Turn right onto Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Atlantic Street
12

Arrive at destination

Atlantic Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.2 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 26 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.2 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Brooklyn, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Brooklyn, CT

This is one driving day of about 120.4 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from East Brooklyn, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 80.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.2 mi from East Brooklyn, CT · 1h 12m into the drive

Downtown New Haven, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Haven, CT

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

New Haven, CT to Stamford, CT

40.1 mi · 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Lisbon, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Haven, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stamford, CT

The final approach into Stamford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stamford, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 112.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.38 one way

$38.77 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $21.33 $42.65
premium $4.86 $23.06 $46.11
diesel $5.61 $26.58 $53.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.1 0 $12.64 $5.78
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
EV Truck/SUV 48.2 0 $16.86 $7.71

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 Jun 21, 2022

Origin

East Brooklyn, CT

Afternoon in East Brooklyn on Saturday

Local time

1:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stamford, CT

Afternoon in Stamford on Saturday

Local time

1:05 PM

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.

Temperature spread

37 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 31m 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 East Brooklyn, CT to Stamford, CT covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 395, Providence Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.2 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.38 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / Providence Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from East Brooklyn, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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.

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