Trip from North Stamford, CT to Hampton, CT

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

109.1 mi

176 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

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

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North Stamford, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from North Stamford, CT to Hampton, CT covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, Merritt Parkway, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.46 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

54.6 miles from North Stamford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 109.1 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 109.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

56 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...

69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...

70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich

83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

Towns Along This Route

Between North Stamford, CT and Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.

Middletown

56 mi in | ~1h 13m

Old Wethersfield

69.9 mi in | ~1h 30m

Willimantic

83.5 mi in | ~1h 47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway	27 mi	33m
Merritt Parkway	26.7 mi	35m
I 91	13.6 mi	15m
Middletown Road	12.7 mi	16m
CT 2	10.6 mi	12m
West Main Street	3 mi	3m
Hebron Road	2.2 mi	2m
CT 3	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 27 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Hampton, CT.

Start on Cascade Road

139 ft · 6 sec · Cascade Road

Turn straight onto North Stamford Road

475 ft · 18 sec · North Stamford Road

Continue on North Stamford Road

0.2 mi · 50 sec · North Stamford Road

Turn left onto CT 137

1.7 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge onto CT 15

27 mi · 35 min · Merritt Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on CT 15

27 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 91

14 mi · 15 min · I 91

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CT 3

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CT 2

0.4 mi · 33 sec · CT 2

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2

10 mi · 11 min · CT 2

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 15 Toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

178 ft · 11 sec

Toward CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

Turn left onto CT 66

520 ft · 6 sec · East Hampton Road

Continue on CT 66

2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

Continue on CT 66

3.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on CT 66

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on CT 66

13 mi · 16 min · Middletown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 6

1.5 mi · 1 min · Willimantic Road

Continue on US 6

1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hartford Turnpike

Turn left onto West Old Route 6

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Route 6

Keep slight left at fork onto West Old Route 6

87 ft · 3 sec · West Old Route 6

Turn left onto CT 97

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto East Old Route 6

77 ft · 2 sec · East Old Route 6

Arrive at destination

East Old Route 6

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 54.6 miles from North Stamford, CT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 North Stamford, CT

This is one driving day of about 109.1 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Stamford, 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 Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 27 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.6 mi from North Stamford, CT · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

55 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.6 miles from North Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hampton, CT

The final approach into Hampton, 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 Hampton, 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

$17.46 one way

$34.93 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$19.14	$38.29
premium	$4.83	$20.74	$41.48
diesel	$5.64	$24.24	$48.48

Estimated Tolls: $0.10

Hartford Turnpike (1.4 mi) $0.10

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.7	$11.46	$5.24
Efficient EV	27.3	$9.55	$4.36
EV Truck/SUV	43.6	$15.27	$6.98

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

North Stamford, CT

Evening in North Stamford on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, CT

Evening in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

55 mi in

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 20m 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 Hampton, CT covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Merritt Parkway, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.6 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 $17.46 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.

Between North Stamford, CT and Hampton, CT, road signs point toward Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.

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