Origin
Ansonia, CT
Late night in Ansonia on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ansonia, CT to Stamford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ansonia, CT
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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Ansonia to Stamford, you are looking at a straightforward 36.4-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 50 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via CT 8, Pershing Drive, and I-95 as you transition through the Northeast region. Budgeting about $6 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for this distance. Since the drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| CT 8 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Pershing Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on East Main Street
281 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on CT 115
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bridge Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Pershing Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pershing Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
6
Merge onto CT 8
13 mi
·
15 min
·
CT 8
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
11
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
12
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Ansonia, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pershing Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Pershing Drive
Navigation decision point
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Stamford on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain Showers
NW 17 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
45°F
Fairfield, CT
18 mi in
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
6 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this route is comprised of high-speed roads. You will spend the majority of your time cruising, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.6 miles on I-95. The personality of this drive is efficient rather than leisurely, moving you quickly between the two Connecticut cities. While you start by navigating local connections like Pershing Drive, the experience shifts rapidly to the steady pace of the interstate. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and CT 8. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Pershing Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
256 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
270 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
256 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
242 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Stamford, CT
Full guide →Stamford, Connecticut is the fourth largest city in the state, a center of regional activity in Fairfield County, and a hub of the Metro New York area. Its position between NYC and the rest of Connecticut defines Stamford’s character. Stamford takes on a big-city atmosphere in its downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods, then transitions to a more traditional suburban small-town Connecticut atmosphere in its northern sections. Stamford plays an active role in the NYC metro and Fairfield County art and music scene. It also has one of the largest and most diverse selections of restaurants and shopping in Fairfield County. Many large corporations are headquartered in Stamford, so it hosts a large reverse-commute from New York City in addition to commuters from Connecticut and nearby Westchester County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stamford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Pershing Drive): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stamford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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