Origin
North Stamford, CT
Morning in North Stamford on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Pomfret, CT
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Pomfret, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Pomfret, CT covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Stamford Road, High Ridge Road, Merritt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.33 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from North Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 114.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Stamford 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Pomfret, CT is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Pomfret, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stamford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merritt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berlin Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 195 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Stamford Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Pomfret, CT.
1
Start on Cascade Road
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cascade Road
2
Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
476 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Stamford Road
3
Continue on North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Stamford Road
4
Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Ridge Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Merritt Parkway
7
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
9
Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
12
Turn right onto Merrow Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrow Road
13
Continue on Tolland Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
14
Continue on Storrs Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrs Road
15
Turn left onto Middle Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Turnpike
16
Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Turnpike
17
Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Squaw Hollow Road
18
Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pompey Hollow Road
19
Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashford Center Road
20
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
21
Turn left onto Eastford Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastford Road
22
Turn right onto Boston Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Boston Turnpike
23
Continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Brayman Hollow Road
24
Turn slight left onto Deerfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Deerfield Road
25
Turn left
66 ft
·
5 sec
26
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from North Stamford, CT, or about 1h 17m 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pomfret, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Stamford, 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 North Stamford, CT
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 34m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from North Stamford, CT · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from North Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pomfret, CT
The final approach into Pomfret, 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 Pomfret, 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
$18.33 one way
$36.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
| premium | $4.83 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Pomfret, CT
Morning in Pomfret on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
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
7 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 34m 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 Pomfret, CT covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Stamford Road, High Ridge Road, Merritt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 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 $18.33 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Pomfret, CT is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Pomfret, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Stamford, CT to Pomfret, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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