This 92.7-mile drive from Enfield, CT to Stamford, CT is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. Designed as a single-day adventure, you'll primarily travel on I-91 and CT-15, transitioning to I-95 as you approach Stamford. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15, making it an economical option for a quick getaway within Connecticut. Given its efficiency and relatively short duration, this route is perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll remain within the Northeast region for the entirety of your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Enfield, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
32.8 mi
40m
CT 15
29.8 mi
37m
I 95
20.6 mi
28m
CT 8
4.5 mi
5m
Enfield Street
0.9 mi
1m
King Street
0.8 mi
1m
Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North State Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 32.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on US 5
0.9 mi·1 min·Enfield Street
2
Continue on US 5
0.8 mi·1 min·King Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
4
Merge onto I 91
33 mi·40 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward CT 15 SouthUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·8 sec
Toward CT 15 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CT 15
30 mi·37 min·CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 34Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, WaterburyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward CT 8 South: BridgeportUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto CT 8
4.5 mi·5 min·CT 8
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
21 mi·28 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 7Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·North State Street
16
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Atlantic Street
17
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Trip Plan
With a 2-hour estimated duration, this drive from Enfield to Stamford offers great flexibility. Consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you merge onto I-95. Since there are no specific stops suggested, you can tailor your breaks to your needs, perhaps pausing at a service area along the way. Keep in mind the $15 fuel cost and plan accordingly. A practical tip: be aware of the transition from CT-15 to I-95, as this is a key point where traffic can increase significantly.
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 46.3 miles from Enfield, CT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 Enfield, 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 Enfield, CT
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Enfield, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 32.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 34.7 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
34.7 mi into trip|~43m 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
35.1 mi into trip|~44m 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
8
65 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
7
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
7
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.92 one way
$29.85 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$16.42
$32.84
premium
$4.86
$17.75
$35.50
diesel
$5.61
$20.47
$40.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Enfield, CT
Night
in Enfield on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stamford, CT
Night
in Stamford on Saturday
Local time
9:27 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.
Temperature spread
3 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 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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 83.1
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for 95% of this 92.7-mile drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.8 miles on I-91, offering a consistent pace. As you progress south, the route transitions from I-91 and CT-15 to I-95, a common and efficient corridor for travel in the region. While primarily highway, the shift in road numbers signifies changes in the surrounding environment and traffic patterns as you get closer to the coast. This is a route built for covering distance efficiently.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 92.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 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 Enfield, CT to Stamford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
65 mi in|~1h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on I 91. 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 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 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 and New England National Scenic Trail. 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.
