Origin
Stamford, CT
Afternoon in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, CT to Goshen, CT
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
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6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Stamford to Goshen covers 78.2 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the journey. The route primarily utilizes I-95, CT 8, and Goshen Road to navigate through the Northeast region of Connecticut. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it offers a straightforward transit between the coast and the northern interior. It is an efficient way to transition between these two areas without requiring an extensive travel itinerary.
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
39.1 miles from Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip that is dominated by high-speed transit, with 89% of your time spent on highways. The character of the drive shifts significantly once you transition onto CT 8, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of 49.4 miles. While the initial leg involves busier interstate travel, the latter portion of the route offers a more focused highway experience as you head toward Goshen. You will find that the road maintains a consistent pace, making it a functional rather than technical drive. Getting behind the wheel here means prioritizing efficiency and steady movement over winding, low-speed backroads.
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.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
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
8
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
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 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Towns Along This Route
Between Stamford, CT and Goshen, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 49.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 95 | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Torrington Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Migeon Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grove Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 49.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Goshen, CT.
1
Start on Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Atlantic Street
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grove Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
27 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27A
Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on CT 8; CT 25
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8; CT 25
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
26 mi
·
32 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on CT 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 8
20 mi
·
24 min
·
CT 8
Exit 33
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto CT 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
14
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
15
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
16
Enter roundabout onto CT 63
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Middle Street
17
Continue on CT 63
85 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Middle Street
18
Continue on CT 63
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Middle Street
19
Arrive at destination
CT 63
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic. Given that there are no mandatory stops built into the 78.2-mile journey, you can easily complete the drive in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on CT 8, so stay alert for traffic flow changes during that 49.4-mile stretch. Filling up your tank before leaving Stamford ensures you stay well within your estimated $13 fuel budget. If you find yourself needing a break, plan to stretch your legs once you exit the highway system and reach the local roads near Goshen.
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 39.1 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 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 78.2 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goshen, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stamford, 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 CT 8 for about 49.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Stamford, CT · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goshen, CT
The final approach into Goshen, 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 Goshen, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.52 one way
$25.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.37 | $34.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Goshen, CT
Afternoon in Goshen on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
3 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 43m 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 Goshen, CT covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, I 95, Goshen 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 39.1 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 $12.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stamford, CT and Goshen, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.
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