Trip from Stamford, CT to Andover, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

93 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 18m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stamford, CT to Andover, CT covers 93 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 95, Berlin Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.97 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

46.5 miles from Stamford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 93 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 93 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.

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

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 93 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

21.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

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

Use the right lane. Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

25.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | CT 8

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

27 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

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 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 59 Toward I 384 East: Providence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Stamford, CT and Andover, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

Waterbury

21.4 mi in | ~30m

New Haven

25.2 mi in | ~34m | via CT 8

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway	30.4 mi	37m
I 95	20.3 mi	27m
Berlin Turnpike	15.7 mi	20m
I 384	7.3 mi	8m
US 6	5.9 mi	8m
CT 8	5 mi	5m
Merritt Parkway	3 mi	4m
I 84	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 30.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Atlantic Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Atlantic Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Broad Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Grove Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Grove Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 95 North: New Haven

Merge onto I 95

20 mi · 27 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

3.2 mi · 3 min · CT 8; CT 25

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto CT 15

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 5; CT 15

16 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 84; US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 84; US 6

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 59 Toward I 384 East: Providence Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 384

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 384

Continue on US 6; US 44

5.9 mi · 8 min · US 6; US 44

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CT 316

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Hebron Road

Turn right onto Center Street

37 ft · 1 sec · Center Street

Arrive at destination

Center 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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 46.5 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT

This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Stamford, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.5 mi from Stamford, CT · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meriden, CT

47 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

Stony Brook, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheshire, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, CT

The final approach into Andover, 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 Andover, 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 ~26 min detour Free near mile 9.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.97 one way

$29.94 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$16.47	$32.95
premium	$4.86	$17.81	$35.62
diesel	$5.61	$20.53	$41.07

Estimated Tolls: $1.10

Berlin Turnpike (15.7 mi) $1.10

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.9	$9.76	$4.46
Efficient EV	23.3	$8.14	$3.72
EV Truck/SUV	37.2	$13.02	$5.95

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Stamford, CT

Afternoon in Stamford on Thursday

Local time

4:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, CT

Afternoon in Andover on Thursday

Local time

4:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

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.

Road read

2h 1m 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 Stamford, CT to Andover, CT covers 93 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 95, Berlin Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.5 miles from Stamford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.97 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.

Between Stamford, CT and Andover, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.

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