Origin
Windham, CT
Evening in Windham on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
107 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
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
The drive from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT covers 107 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Road, Bricktop Road, Tuckie Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.13 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
53.5 miles from Windham, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 107 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bricktop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuckie Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boston Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hebron Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Scotland Road
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Scotland Road
2
Turn right onto North Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road
3
Continue on Bricktop Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bricktop Road
4
Turn right onto Tuckie Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Tuckie Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
292 ft
·
6 sec
·
Boston Post Road
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight right
5.0 mi
·
6 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Middletown Road
9
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
12
Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CT 2 West: Hartford
13
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 3 South: Wethersfield
15
Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
CT 3 South: Wethersfield
16
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91 South: New Haven
18
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 15 South
20
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 15 South
21
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
37 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
23
Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
24
Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8 South: Bridgeport
25
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
5 min
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 95 South: New York City
27
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
28 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
29
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North State Street
30
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Atlantic Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.5 miles from Windham, CT, or about 56m into the drive.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Windham, 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 Windham, CT
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Windham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Windham, CT · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Windham, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stamford, CT
The final approach into Stamford, 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 Stamford, 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
$17.13 one way
$34.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| premium | $4.83 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
Evening in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
54 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 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
1h 53m 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 Windham, CT to Stamford, CT covers 107 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Road, Bricktop Road, Tuckie Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Windham, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.13 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.
The drive from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Windham, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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