Origin
Stamford, CT
Evening in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, CT to Heritage Village, CT
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stamford, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Heritage Village, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Stamford to Heritage Village is a straightforward 41-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within the Northeast region of Connecticut, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, making this an affordable trip for a quick getaway. Because the route is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the drive offers a manageable pace that avoids the exhaustion of a cross-country haul. It is an efficient path that connects these two points without requiring multiple days of travel.
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
20.5 miles from Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from coastal Stamford toward the interior of the state. The journey utilizes a combination of I-95, I-84, and Westport Road, with highways accounting for 39% of your total time behind the wheel. You will encounter a variety of road types, shifting from major interstates to local routes that break up the monotony. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is a 9.3-mile segment on I-95, which serves as the primary highway portion of the trip. Overall, the road’s personality is practical and functional, balancing faster highway speeds with the slower, more technical pace of local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 41 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
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 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
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CT 25 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
38.7 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
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 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
38.8 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
7
39.2 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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Main Street South
Turn left onto Main Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Stamford, CT to Heritage Village, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Saugatuck along the way.
Saugatuck
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Westport Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Stepney Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Toddy Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Westport Easton Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Heritage Village, 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
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Saugatuck Avenue
8
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
10
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kings Highway North
11
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Canal Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on CT 136
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
14
Continue on CT 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westport Easton Turnpike
15
Continue on CT 136
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Westport Road
16
Continue on CT 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stepney Road
17
Continue on CT 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Botsford Hill Road
20
Continue on Toddy Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Toddy Hill Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Berkshire Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
24
Merge onto I 84; US 6
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
27
Turn left onto US 6; CT 67
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street North
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto Main Street South
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street South
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Poverty Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Poverty Road
30
Continue on East Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Hill Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto East Hill Road
296 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Hill Road
32
Continue on East Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hill Road
33
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
34
Turn slight right
59 ft
·
4 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 16-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding when you choose to depart. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for breaks. However, keep in mind that the transition between I-95 and I-84 requires careful attention to signage to ensure you stay on track. If you want to avoid heavy traffic, try to schedule your departure during off-peak hours to keep your transit time consistent. Use the $7 fuel budget as a baseline, but consider filling up in Stamford before you leave to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride to Heritage Village.
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 20.5 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 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 41 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 35m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Heritage Village, 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.
+
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 41 miles and 1h 16m.
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 I 95 for about 9.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Stamford, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Heritage Village, CT
The final approach into Heritage Village, 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 Heritage Village, 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
$6.56 one way
$13.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Westport Easton Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Heritage Village, CT
Evening in Heritage Village on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
19 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 16m 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 Heritage Village, CT covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 84, Westport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 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 $6.56 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 21 significant decision points across 41 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stamford, CT to Heritage Village, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Saugatuck along the way.
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