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Trip from Gales Ferry, CT to Stamford, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

92.8 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

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Gales Ferry, CT

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city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Stamford, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gales Ferry, CT to Stamford, CT covers 92.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Route 12, Atlantic Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.94 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.

Midpoint

46.4 miles from Gales Ferry, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 4m highway drive covering 92.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Route 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 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 11 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 86.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Route 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 4m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 1; CT 184): Merge point - match speed before joining.

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 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
5 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1; CT 184

Merge onto US 1; CT 184

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 95; US 1

Merge onto I 95; US 1

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
91.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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 86.7 mi 1h 52m
Route 12 4.6 mi 8m
Atlantic Street 0.3 mi <1m
North State Street 0.3 mi <1m
US 1 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 86.7 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gales Ferry, CT and Stamford, CT.

1

Start on this road

210 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

Turn left

25 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn left

284 ft · 24 sec
4

Turn left onto CT 12

4.6 mi · 8 min · Route 12
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
6

Merge onto US 1; CT 184

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 1; CT 184
7

Merge onto I 95; US 1

87 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 95; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North State Street
10

Turn right onto Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Atlantic Street
11

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Gales Ferry, CT, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 20 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m

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 Gales Ferry, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Gales Ferry, CT

This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Gales Ferry, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 86.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.4 mi from Gales Ferry, CT · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Connecticut, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Haven, CT

46 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.

Pacing Suggestions

New London, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Haven, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Gales Ferry, 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 ~26 min detour Free near mile 83.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.94 one way

$29.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.44 $32.87
premium $4.86 $17.77 $35.54
diesel $5.61 $20.49 $40.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.12 $3.71
EV Truck/SUV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Gales Ferry, CT

Afternoon in Gales Ferry on Friday

Local time

3:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stamford, CT

Afternoon in Stamford on Friday

Local time

3:08 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

3 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

2h 4m 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 Gales Ferry, CT to Stamford, CT covers 92.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Route 12, Atlantic Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Gales Ferry, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.94 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 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 1; CT 184): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Gales Ferry, 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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