Origin
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon in North Stamford on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to New London, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
87.1 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
New London, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
The drive from North Stamford, CT to New London, CT covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 $14.02 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
43.5 miles from North Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stamford Road | — | — |
| High Ridge Road | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Long Wharf Drive | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
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 New London, 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
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
9
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
12 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
11
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Wharf Drive
12
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Street
13
Turn right onto Water Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Water Street
14
Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
15
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Frontage Road
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 95 North
17
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
49 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
19
Turn right onto Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
20
Turn right onto Meridian Street
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Meridian Street
21
Turn right onto State Street
289 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
22
Turn right onto Huntington Street
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Huntington Street
23
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 43.5 miles from North Stamford, CT, or about 58m 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New London, 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 87.1 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from North Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.23 | $38.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
New London, CT
Afternoon in New London on Saturday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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?
87.1 mi in 1h 56m 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.
23 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 New London, CT is easy. At 1h 56m 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 New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 87.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 New London, 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 New London, 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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