This 81-mile drive from Blue Hills to North Stamford, Connecticut, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 29 minutes. With no highway driving, it's a local road experience from start to finish. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, and it's perfectly suited as a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey through Connecticut. It's a practical option if you're looking for a relatively short, direct trip without the complexities of major highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from Blue Hills, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 15
53.8 mi
1h 8m
I 91
18.4 mi
22m
Blue Hills Avenue
2 mi
5m
High Ridge Road
1.6 mi
2m
Albany Avenue
1.3 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Stamford Road
0.3 mi
1m
South Morgan Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 53.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Hills, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on this road
150 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right
153 ft·17 sec
3
Turn left onto Britton Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Britton Drive
4
Turn right onto CT 187
2.0 mi·5 min·Blue Hills Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
1.3 mi·1 min·Albany Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi·34 sec·Main Street
7
Turn left onto US 44
0.2 mi·14 sec·South Morgan Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard
66 ft·1 sec·Columbus Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
10
Merge onto I 91
18 mi·22 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward CT 15 SouthUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·8 sec
Toward CT 15 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto CT 15
54 mi·1 hr 8 min·CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward CT 137: High Ridge RoadUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi·2 min·High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·North Stamford Road
17
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft·16 sec·North Stamford Road
18
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft·6 sec·Cascade Road
19
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 29-minute duration and the local road nature of this 81-mile trip, you can easily complete it in a single day. Leaving mid-morning could help you avoid peak local traffic. Since there are no designated stops and it's not a long haul, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes be less predictable for fuel consumption than highway cruising; the estimated $13 cost is a good baseline. A specific tip for this route: be extra mindful of posted speed limits as you navigate through residential and commercial areas.
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 39.6 miles from Blue Hills, CT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.8 miles.
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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 54m 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 29m
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 Blue Hills, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Hills, CT
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Blue Hills, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 53.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 77 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|CT 187 / Blue Hills Avenue
Turn right onto CT 187 / Blue Hills Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip|~6m in|US 44 / Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
22.7 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
23.1 mi into trip|~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
7
77 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.75 one way
$25.50 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.03
$28.06
premium
$4.86
$15.17
$30.33
diesel
$5.61
$17.49
$34.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
EV Truck/SUV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 as of Jun 21, 2022
Origin
Blue Hills, CT
Late night
in Blue Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Late night
in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
38 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 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 68.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this 81-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Britton Drive, Blue Hills Avenue, and Albany Avenue. Without any significant stretches of highway, your pace will be dictated by local traffic and the frequent turns characteristic of navigating through towns and neighborhoods. This means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making it feel more like an extended neighborhood tour than a long-distance haul.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.8 mi on CT 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CT 187 / Blue Hills Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (CT 187 / Blue Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.8 miles on CT 15. 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 North 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 0.2 miles (CT 187 / Blue Hills Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 44 / Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 North Stamford, CT before heading back.
