Origin
Fairfield, CT
Afternoon in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, CT to North Stamford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This short 20.6-mile drive from Fairfield, CT, to North Stamford, CT, will take you about 26 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. It's a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a high-speed interstate experience. This journey is best suited for those looking for a straightforward local connection rather than a scenic adventure. Consider it for a quick errand or a simple transit between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Merritt Parkway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| New Canaan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Post Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 7 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on US 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Post Road
2
Turn slight left onto Jelliff Lane
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jelliff Lane
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
4
Merge onto I 95
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on US 7
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 7
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 1: Belden Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Belden Avenue
10
Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
11
Continue on CT 123
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Canaan Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto CT 15
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Use 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
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 15
Toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Belden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward US 1: Belden Avenue
6
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route with a 0% highway share, meaning this is entirely a local road experience. The drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigation. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of since it's a short, local journey. You'll be navigating through various local roads, including Jelliff Lane and parts of US 7, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. This drive offers a true feel for local Connecticut roadways.
62% 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: 6.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Merritt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Fairfield, CT to North Stamford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Danbury along the way.
Danbury
8.5 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 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 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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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