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Trip from North Stonington, CT to North Stamford, CT

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

104.6 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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town in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

North Stonington, CT

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Downtown North Stamford, CT, CT

North Stamford, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Stonington, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Merritt Parkway, Norwich-Westerly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.74 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

52.3 miles from North Stonington, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 104.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Merritt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.8 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Merritt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 95.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 104.6 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 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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
2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38 Toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways
8
74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Wheelers Farms Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward Wheelers Farms Road
7
102.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 10 Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
5
102.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | CT 137 / High Ridge Road

Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 69.8 mi 1h 27m
Merritt Parkway 27 mi 34m
Norwich-Westerly Road 2.3 mi 3m
High Ridge Road 1.6 mi 2m
Wilbur Cross Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
North Stamford Road 0.3 mi 1m
Rocky Hollow Road 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 69.8 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

344 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on Rocky Hollow Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Rocky Hollow Road
3

Turn left onto CT 2

1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
4

Enter roundabout onto CT 2

260 ft · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
5

Continue on CT 2

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South: New London
7

Merge onto I 95

70 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 38 Toward CT 15: Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward Wheelers Farms Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto CT 15

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Wilbur Cross Parkway
11

Continue on CT 15

27 mi · 34 min · Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto CT 137

1.6 mi · 2 min · High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto North Stamford Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
15

Continue on North Stamford Road

475 ft · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
16

Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

139 ft · 6 sec · Cascade Road
17

Arrive at destination

Cascade Road

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 52.3 miles from North Stonington, CT, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.8 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Stonington, 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 Stonington, CT

This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Stonington, 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 I 95 for about 69.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.3 mi from North Stonington, CT · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

52 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from North Stonington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.8 miles.

Arriving in North Stamford, CT

The final approach into North Stamford, 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 North Stamford, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 93.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.74 one way

$33.49 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $18.35 $36.71
premium $4.83 $19.88 $39.76
diesel $5.64 $23.24 $46.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.15 $4.18
EV Truck/SUV 41.8 0 $14.64 $6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

North Stonington, CT

Afternoon in North Stonington on Monday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Stamford, CT

Afternoon in North Stamford on Monday

Local time

3:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

5 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 15m 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 Stonington, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Merritt Parkway, Norwich-Westerly Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from North Stonington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.74 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 104.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Stonington, CT to North Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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