Drive Time
36m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
The drive from Stamford, CT to Easton, CT covers 21 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Grove Street, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 33 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saugatuck Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Highway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Easton, CT.
Start on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Turn left onto Saugatuck Avenue
Continue on Riverside Avenue
Continue on Wilton Road
Turn right onto Kings Highway North
Continue on Canal Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Easton Road
Continue on Westport Easton Turnpike
Continue on Westport Road
Turn right onto Center Road
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, CT than in the middle of the route.
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 21 miles and 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from Stamford, CT · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Stamford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Easton, 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 Easton, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Stamford on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Easton on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Smithtown, NY
11 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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