Origin
Stratford, CT
Night in Stratford on Thursday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, CT to Stamford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, CT
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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 25.5-mile drive from Stratford to Stamford, Connecticut, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 36 minutes. With a significant 93% of the journey on highways, expect a focused, efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll spend most of your time on I-95, with brief transitions to local roads like South Avenue and Atlantic Street as you approach your destination. Given its brevity and highway-centric profile, this route is best suited for straightforward transit between these two Northeast towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 93% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 23.7 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While the majority is interstate cruising, be prepared for the shift to local roads like South Avenue and Atlantic Street as you near Stamford. This transition marks the end of the uninterrupted highway segment and signals your approach to the city.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sherwood Place.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sherwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sherwood Place
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Avenue
Turn right onto South Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| South Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spada Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Jane Street
342 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jane Street
2
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sherwood Place
3
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Turn left onto Spada Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spada Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
32 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
9
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
10
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Stamford, CT
Night in Stamford on Thursday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 Stratford, CT to Stamford, CT covers 25.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, South Avenue, Atlantic Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Stratford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.11 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 straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sherwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Stratford, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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