Origin
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon in North Stamford on Thursday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
61.8 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Cornwall, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cascade Road, North Stamford Road, High Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.95 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
30.9 miles from North Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 61.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cascade Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Road | — | — |
| North Stamford Road | — | — |
| High Ridge Road | — | — |
| Westchester Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 124 | — | — |
| Pound Ridge Road | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Old Post Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cascade Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Cornwall, CT.
1
Start on Cascade Road
52 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cascade Road
2
Continue on Cascade Road
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cascade Road
3
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Stamford Road
4
Turn right onto High Ridge Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
High Ridge Road
5
Continue on Westchester Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Westchester Avenue
6
Keep slight right to continue on Westchester Avenue
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Westchester Avenue
7
Continue on State Highway 124
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 124
8
Continue on Pound Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Ridge Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Spring Street
10
Turn straight onto Old Post Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Post Road
11
Continue on South Salem Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Road
12
Continue on West Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lane
13
Keep slight left to continue on West Lane
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Lane
14
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Danbury Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Danbury Road
16
Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
18
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bridge Street
19
Turn left onto East Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Street
20
Continue on Poplar Street
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Poplar Street
21
Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
22
Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
23
Continue on New Milford Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
24
Turn left onto East Shore Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Road
25
Continue on Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
27
Continue on Kent Road
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Kent Road
28
Turn right onto Cornwall Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Cornwall Road
29
Continue on Warren Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Hill Road
30
Continue on Warren Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Warren Hill Road
31
Turn right onto Kent Road South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kent Road South
32
Keep slight right to continue on Kent Road South
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Kent Road South
33
Turn slight right onto Furnace Brook Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Brook Road
34
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pine Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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 30.9 miles from North Stamford, CT, or about 50m into the drive.
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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.9 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cornwall, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Stamford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Stamford, CT
This is one driving day of about 61.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from North Stamford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from North Stamford, CT · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from North Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cornwall, CT
The final approach into Cornwall, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Cornwall, CT
Afternoon in Cornwall on Thursday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
19 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 40m 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 North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cascade Road, North Stamford Road, High Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from North Stamford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.95 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 North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Stamford, CT to Cornwall, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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