Origin
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon in North Stamford on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Darien, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Darien, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Darien, CT covers 8.5 miles and takes about 16m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stamford Road | — | — |
| High Ridge Road | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| CT 124 | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
| Mansfield Avenue | — | — |
| Sedgewick Avenue | — | — |
| Post Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Darien, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Merritt Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CT 124: New Canaan, Darien
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
CT 124: New Canaan, Darien
8
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Avenue
9
Continue on Mansfield Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
10
Turn left onto Sedgewick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sedgewick Avenue
11
Turn right onto Post Road
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
Post Road
12
Turn right
194 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Darien, CT
Afternoon in Darien on Saturday
Local time
2:00 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
8.5 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Stamford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Darien, CT is easy. At 16m 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 Darien, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stamford, CT to Darien, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Darien, CT before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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