Trip from Stamford, CT to South Woodstock, CT

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

121.1 mi

195 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 31 min

4 AM

2h 32m ★

6 AM

2h 42m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 50m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 51m

5 PM

3h 2m

8 PM

2h 36m

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

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Stamford, CT

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South Woodstock, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stamford, CT to South Woodstock, CT covers 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 84, I 95 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 $19.39 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

60.5 miles from Stamford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 121.1 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 84. 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 22 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 84. 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 121.1 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 16 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 | I 84; US 6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 84 East: Boston

Towns Along This Route

Between Stamford, CT and South Woodstock, 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 84	28.3 mi	32m
I 95	20.3 mi	27m
Berlin Turnpike	15.7 mi	20m
Old Turnpike Road	6.3 mi	11m
CT 8	5 mi	5m
Route 169	4.4 mi	7m
Merritt Parkway	3 mi	4m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and South Woodstock, 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 left at fork onto I 84; US 6

27 mi · 30 min · I 84; US 6

Toward I 84 East: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 73 Toward CT 190: Union

Turn right onto CT 190

1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

Turn right onto CT 171

2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 197

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawson Road

Continue on CT 197

6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

Turn right onto CT 169

4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 169

Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

271 ft · 11 sec · Stone Bridge Road

Arrive at destination

Stone Bridge Road

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 60.5 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 1h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.5 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Woodstock, 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 121.1 miles and 2h 42m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

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 60.5 mi from Stamford, CT · 1h 19m 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 60.5 miles from Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Woodstock, CT

The final approach into South Woodstock, 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 South Woodstock, 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 8.4

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 104.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.39 one way

$38.77 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$21.25	$42.50
premium	$4.83	$23.02	$46.04
diesel	$5.64	$26.90	$53.81

Estimated Tolls: $1.54

Berlin Turnpike (15.7 mi) $1.10

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

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 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	36.3	$12.72	$5.81
Efficient EV	30.3	$10.60	$4.84
EV Truck/SUV	48.4	$16.95	$7.75

Gas CO2

42 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

Stamford, CT

Morning in Stamford on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Woodstock, CT

Morning in South Woodstock on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 42m 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 South Woodstock, CT covers 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, 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 60.5 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 $19.39 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 Stamford, CT and South Woodstock, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

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Trip from Stamford, CT to South Woodstock, 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 South Woodstock, CT

National Parks Near This Route

Weir Farm National Historical Park

New England National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Stamford, CT

South Woodstock, CT

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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