Origin
Old Lyme, CT
Morning in Old Lyme on Friday
Local time
10:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Trip from Old Lyme, CT to Stamford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Lyme, CT
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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 72.9-mile journey from Old Lyme to Stamford, Connecticut, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Shore Road and Atlantic Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, making it an economical option. This route offers a direct, turn-heavy local drive experience within the Northeast region. It’s perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Old Lyme, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this route, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on open highways. With a 0% highway share, this is an entirely local road experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a modest 0.4 miles on Shore Road. This suggests a drive that winds through communities, requiring your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns, rather than extended periods of high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shore Road is the longest continuous segment at about 0.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Library Lane.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Old Lyme, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Library Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Lyme Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Library Lane
Turn right onto Library Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lyme Street
Turn left onto Lyme Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Ferry Road
Turn right onto Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lyme Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Neck Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Library Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shore Road
— 0.4 mi, about <1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Lyme, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Library Lane
206 ft
·
16 sec
·
Library Lane
3
Turn left onto Lyme Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lyme Street
4
Turn right onto Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto CT 156
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Shore Road
6
Continue on US 1; CT 156
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Neck Road
7
Take the ramp
71 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
10
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
11
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast in Old Lyme. Since it's a turn-heavy route, plan to keep your navigation handy and be prepared for frequent adjustments. While there are no designated 'stops' mentioned in the data, you'll find plenty of opportunities to pull over in towns along the way if needed for a quick break or to grab a coffee. The $12 fuel estimate is quite reasonable, so you shouldn't need to worry about extensive refueling stops.
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 36.5 miles from Old Lyme, CT, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 0.4 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 49m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Old Lyme, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Old Lyme, CT
This is one driving day of about 72.9 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Old Lyme, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Shore Road for about 0.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Old Lyme, CT · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Old Lyme, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stamford, CT
The final approach into Stamford, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.74 one way
$23.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Stamford, CT
Morning in Stamford on Friday
Local time
10:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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 Old Lyme, CT to Stamford, CT covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shore Road, Atlantic Street, Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Old Lyme, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.74 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.
The drive from Old Lyme, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Library Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Lyme Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Old Lyme, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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