Origin
Easton, CT
Afternoon in Easton on Thursday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, CT to Stamford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CT
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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, CT to Stamford, CT covers 21.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Westport Road, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Easton, CT to Stamford, CT covers 21.1 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Road.
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 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Center Road
Turn left onto Center Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Westport Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Westport Easton Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wilton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Center Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Center Road
3
Turn left onto CT 136
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Westport Road
4
Continue on CT 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westport Easton Turnpike
5
Continue on CT 136
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
6
Continue on CT 136
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Canal Street
8
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway North
9
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
10
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
11
Continue on CT 33
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Saugatuck Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: New York City
13
Merge onto I 95
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
16
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
17
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Westport Easton Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Stamford, CT
Afternoon in Stamford on Thursday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Easton, CT to Stamford, CT covers 21.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Westport Road, Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Easton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Easton, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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