Trip from South Woodstock, CT to Stamford, CT

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

121.6 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 42m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 50m

5 PM

3h 2m

8 PM

2h 35m

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

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South Woodstock, CT

David Kanigan

Stamford, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from South Woodstock, CT to Stamford, CT covers 121.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 15, I 84, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on CT 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.47 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

60.8 miles from South Woodstock, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 121.6 miles, with most of the trip on CT 15 and I 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.7 miles on CT 15.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CT 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.6 miles in near CT 15.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 121.6 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 44.6 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

44.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | CT 15

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CT 15 South: New York City

46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 86 Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

63.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South

64 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CT 15 South

93.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

Towns Along This Route

Between South Woodstock, CT and Stamford, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Waterbury.

New York City

46.5 mi in | ~1h 4m

Waterbury

93.9 mi in | ~2h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 15	31.7 mi	39m
I 84	28.4 mi	32m
I 95	20.6 mi	28m
I 91	16.5 mi	19m
Old Turnpike Road	6.3 mi	11m
CT 8	4.5 mi	5m
Route 169	4.4 mi	7m
Bigelow Hollow Road	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: CT 15 — 31.7 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Woodstock, CT and Stamford, CT.

Start on Stone Bridge Road

271 ft · 14 sec · Stone Bridge Road

Turn right onto CT 169

4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 169

Turn left onto CT 197

6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

Continue on CT 197

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawson Road

Turn straight onto CT 171

2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

Turn left onto CT 190

2.0 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 84

20 mi · 23 min · I 84

Keep slight right at fork onto I 84

8.0 mi · 9 min · I 84

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 15

Toward CT 15 South: New York City Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec

Exit 86 Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 91

17 mi · 19 min · I 91

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 8 sec

Toward CT 15 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · CT 15

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto CT 8

4.5 mi · 5 min · CT 8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

21 mi · 28 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 7 Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto North State Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North State Street

Turn right onto Atlantic Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Atlantic Street

Arrive at destination

Atlantic Street

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 60.8 miles from South Woodstock, CT, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.8 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Woodstock, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 South Woodstock, CT

This is one driving day of about 121.6 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Woodstock, 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.

The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 31.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.8 mi from South Woodstock, CT · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

61 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 60.8 miles from South Woodstock, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 113.2

View on nps.gov

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 16.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.47 one way

$38.93 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$21.34	$42.67
premium	$4.83	$23.11	$46.23
diesel	$5.64	$27.02	$54.03

Estimated Tolls: $0.44

Old Turnpike Road (6.3 mi) $0.44

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.5	$12.77	$5.84
Efficient EV	30.4	$10.64	$4.86
EV Truck/SUV	48.6	$17.02	$7.78

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

South Woodstock, CT

Morning in South Woodstock on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stamford, CT

Morning in Stamford on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

2h 41m 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 South Woodstock, CT to Stamford, CT covers 121.6 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CT 15, I 84, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.8 miles from South Woodstock, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.47 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.

Between South Woodstock, CT and Stamford, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Waterbury.

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Trip from South Woodstock, CT to Stamford, CT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Stamford, CT

National Parks Near This Route

Weir Farm National Historical Park

New England National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Woodstock, CT

Stamford, CT

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 41m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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