Origin
Hartford, CT
Morning in Hartford on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
73.3 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, CT
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North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broad Street, Merritt Parkway, Berlin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on North Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 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 Capitol Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 38m 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 (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
71.4 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 30.3 mi | 37m |
| Merritt Parkway | 27 mi | 34m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 11 mi | 14m |
| Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Capitol Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— 30.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Armory Road
111 ft
·
15 sec
·
Armory Road
2
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Capitol Avenue
3
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
5
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 5; CT 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 15
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Stamford Road
11
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Stamford Road
12
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
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Cascade Road
13
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
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 36.7 miles from Hartford, CT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 73.3 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 49m 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 21m
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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT
This is one driving day of about 73.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hartford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Broad Street for about 30.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Hartford, CT · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Hartford, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Stamford, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| premium | $4.83 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
Berlin Turnpike
(11 mi)
$0.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
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.
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Morning in North Stamford on Monday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
10 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
1h 38m 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 Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, Merritt Parkway, Berlin Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.73 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 1h 38m 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 (Capitol Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford, CT to North Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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