Trip from North Stamford, CT to Pemberwick, CT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Merritt Parkway, High Ridge Road, King Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from North Stamford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from North Stamford, CT to Pemberwick, CT?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 31m

10 AM

0h 28m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 25m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Stamford, CT to Pemberwick, CT covers 14.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Merritt Parkway, High Ridge Road, King Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 14.3 miles, with most of the trip on Merritt Parkway and High Ridge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on Merritt Parkway.

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

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and High Ridge Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward New York City

Navigation decision point

Toward New York City

5

2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | CT 15 / Merritt Parkway

Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

12.7 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward NY 120A South: King Street, Port Chester New York

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 19A Toward NY 120A South: King Street, Port Chester...

5

12.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | North Ridge Street

Turn right onto North Ridge Street

Navigation decision point

6

12.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | NY 120A / King Street

Turn sharp right onto NY 120A / King Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between North Stamford, CT and Pemberwick, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Port Chester New York.

New York City

1.9 mi in | ~4m

Port Chester New York

12.7 mi in | ~20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Merritt Parkway	10.4 mi	15m
High Ridge Road	1.6 mi	3m
King Street	0.8 mi	2m
North Stamford Road	0.3 mi	1m
Comly Avenue	0.3 mi	1m
Magnolia Drive	0.2 mi	1m
Fletcher Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
North Ridge Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Merritt Parkway — 10.4 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cascade Road

139 ft · 6 sec · Cascade Road

2

Turn straight onto North Stamford Road

475 ft · 18 sec · North Stamford Road

3

Continue on North Stamford Road

0.2 mi · 50 sec · North Stamford Road

4

Turn left onto CT 137

1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road

5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward New York City

6

Merge onto CT 15

10 mi · 15 min · Merritt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

273 ft · 28 sec

Exit 19A Toward NY 120A South: King Street, Port Chester New York Use the slight right lane.

8

Turn right onto North Ridge Street

398 ft · 11 sec · North Ridge Street

9

Turn sharp right onto NY 120A

0.8 mi · 2 min · King Street

Use the right lane.

10

Turn left onto Magnolia Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Magnolia Drive

11

Turn left onto Comly Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Comly Avenue

12

Turn right onto Fletcher Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Fletcher Avenue

13

Turn left onto Powell Street

304 ft · 13 sec · Powell Street

14

Arrive at destination

Powell Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.30 one way

$4.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$2.53	$5.07
premium	$4.86	$2.74	$5.48
diesel	$5.61	$3.16	$6.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.3	$1.50	$0.69
Efficient EV	3.6	$1.25	$0.57
EV Truck/SUV	5.7	$2.00	$0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

North Stamford, CT

Evening in North Stamford on Thursday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pemberwick, CT

Evening in Pemberwick on Thursday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

26m 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 Pemberwick, CT covers 14.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Merritt Parkway, High Ridge Road, King 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 7.2 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 $2.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between North Stamford, CT and Pemberwick, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Port Chester New York.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.

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