This straightforward, highway-focused drive from Burlington to North Stamford, Connecticut, covers 69.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical choice for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes Merritt Parkway and CT 8, offering a direct path through the Northeast region. You'll find this drive suits a day trip well, with no need for an overnight stay. Expect a steady pace for most of the journey, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Connecticut locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Burlington, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Merritt Parkway
23.2 mi
30m
CT 8
20.6 mi
25m
Wolcott Road
6.8 mi
10m
Milford Street
4.4 mi
7m
Burlington Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
South Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Wolcott Street
1.8 mi
2m
High Ridge Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 23.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on this road
18 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto CT 4
0.3 mi·33 sec·Spielman Highway
3
Turn left onto CT 69
4.4 mi·7 min·Milford Street
4
Continue on CT 69
2.5 mi·4 min·Burlington Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi·36 sec·North Street
6
Continue on CT 69
1.0 mi·1 min·West Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CT 69
1.1 mi·1 min·Wolcott Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 69
6.8 mi·10 min·Wolcott Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi·1 min·Wolcott Street
10
Turn left onto CT 69
0.6 mi·59 sec·Stillson Road
11
Continue on CT 69
0.4 mi·37 sec·Woodtick Road
12
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi·1 min·Meriden Road
13
Continue on CT 69
0.5 mi·44 sec·Silver Street Expressway
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Washington Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Waterbury Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·Waterbury Road
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
18
Merge onto CT 8
21 mi·25 min·CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto CT 15
23 mi·30 min·Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward CT 137: High Ridge RoadUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi·2 min·High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·North Stamford Road
24
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft·16 sec·North Stamford Road
25
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft·6 sec·Cascade Road
26
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this trip is best tackled in a single day. You'll want to consider leaving earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach North Stamford. With a fuel cost of around $11, it's a budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can choose your own rest points as needed along CT 8 or the Merritt Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, though the longest stretch is manageable at 23.2 miles.
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 34.8 miles from Burlington, CT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 52m 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 23m
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 Burlington, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, CT
This is one driving day of about 69.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Burlington, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Merritt Parkway for about 23.2 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 20.1 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.1 mi into trip|~33m in|South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.7 mi into trip|~37m in|CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.3 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York C...
5
44.1 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
$11.20 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.33
$24.66
premium
$4.86
$13.33
$26.66
diesel
$5.61
$15.37
$30.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.9
0
$7.31
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Burlington, CT
Afternoon
in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon
in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
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.
Road read
1h 40m 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 57.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily on highway travel, with 64% of the route on main roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.2 miles on the Merritt Parkway, offering a consistent driving pace. The journey incorporates CT 8 and Wolcott Road, providing a mix of highway and more localized road experiences. Overall, expect a profile that is predominantly highway-focused, allowing for efficient progress toward your destination. The road character remains fairly consistent, prioritizing speed and directness.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and CT 8. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.1 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 69.6 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 20.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burlington, CT to North Stamford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
43.3 mi in|~1h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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 20.1 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
