Trip from Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

Downtown Woodstock, CT, CT

Woodstock, CT

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown North Stamford, CT, CT

North Stamford, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 169, Old Turnpike Road, Lawson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.07 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

59.6 miles from Woodstock, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 119.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 169 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 Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Route 169 Unavailable Refreshing
Old Turnpike Road Unavailable Refreshing
Lawson Road Unavailable Refreshing
Bigelow Hollow Road Unavailable Refreshing
Buckley Highway Unavailable Refreshing
CT 15 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 91 South Unavailable Refreshing
CT 137 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Route 169 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, CT and North Stamford, CT.

1

Start on Route 169

3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 169
2

Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road
3

Continue on Lawson Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lawson Road
4

Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road
5

Turn left onto Buckley Highway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway
6

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
7

Merge slight left

20 mi · 23 min
8

Keep slight right

8.0 mi · 9 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 15 South: New York City
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

0.6 mi · 54 sec · I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
11

Merge slight right

17 mi · 19 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

0.3 mi · 35 sec · CT 15 South
13

Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

436 ft · 8 sec · CT 15 South
14

Merge slight left

54 mi · 1 hr 8 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward CT 137: High Ridge Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · CT 137: High Ridge Road
16

Turn left onto High Ridge Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · High Ridge Road
17

Turn right onto North Stamford Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · North Stamford Road
18

Continue on North Stamford Road

476 ft · 16 sec · North Stamford Road
19

Turn slight right onto Cascade Road

138 ft · 6 sec · Cascade Road
20

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 59.6 miles from Woodstock, CT, or about 1h 4m 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, CT

This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodstock, 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 59.6 mi from Woodstock, CT · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

60 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 59.6 miles from Woodstock, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Stamford, CT

The final approach into North 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 North 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

$19.07 one way

$38.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $20.90 $41.80
premium $4.83 $22.64 $45.28
diesel $5.64 $26.46 $52.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.7 0 $12.51 $5.72
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
EV Truck/SUV 47.6 0 $16.67 $7.62

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 3 days ago

Origin

Woodstock, CT

Morning in Woodstock on Monday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Stamford, CT

Morning in North Stamford on Monday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

1 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

2h 8m 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 Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 169, Old Turnpike Road, Lawson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 miles from Woodstock, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.07 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 Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodstock, CT to North Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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