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Trip from New London, 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

1h 54m

Distance

86.6 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown New London, CT, CT

New London, CT

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city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Stamford, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from New London, CT to Stamford, CT covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Broad Street, Atlantic Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.94 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

43.3 miles from New London, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 86.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.4 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 9 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 83.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Broad Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New London, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 54m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

7
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit

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

Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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
86.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | Atlantic Street

Turn right onto Atlantic Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 83.4 mi 1h 48m
Broad Street 2 mi 3m
Atlantic Street 0.3 mi <1m
North State Street 0.3 mi <1m
Hartford Turnpike <0.1 mi <1m
Huntington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 83.4 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New London, CT and Stamford, CT.

1

Start on Huntington Street

52 ft · 9 sec · Huntington Street
2

Turn left onto Broad Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
3

Continue on CT 85

505 ft · 17 sec · Hartford Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

83 mi · 1 hr 48 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

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

Turn straight onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North State Street
8

Turn right onto Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Atlantic Street
9

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 43.3 miles from New London, CT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 19 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 57m 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 36m

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 New London, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New London, CT

This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from New London, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 83.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.3 mi from New London, CT · 57m into the drive

city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, CT

43 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

Milford, CT to Stamford, CT

30.5 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

East Haven, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from New London, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.

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.

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 77.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.94 one way

$27.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.34 $30.68
premium $4.86 $16.58 $33.17
diesel $5.61 $19.12 $38.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.09 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.58 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.12 $5.54

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

New London, CT

Late night in New London on Saturday

Local time

4:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stamford, CT

Late night in Stamford on Saturday

Local time

4:42 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.

Temperature spread

2 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

1h 54m 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 New London, CT to Stamford, CT covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Broad Street, 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 43.3 miles from New London, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.94 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.

The drive from New London, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 54m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from New London, CT to 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.

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