Origin
Greenwich, CT
Late night in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, 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
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwich, CT
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North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt from Greenwich to North Stamford, you are looking at a concise 13.9-mile trip that typically takes about 22 minutes. Because this is a short local transit, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Field Point Road, West Putnam Avenue, and Maple Avenue, staying entirely off the highway system for the duration of the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Northeast. It serves as a straightforward connection rather than a long-haul expedition, making it ideal for those who prefer to stay local.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Putnam Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on West Elm Street
53 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Field Point Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Field Point Road
3
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Putnam Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Maple Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
7
Merge onto CT 15
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CT 137
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Stamford Road
11
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Stamford Road
12
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cascade Road
13
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Field Point Road
Turn right onto Field Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
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
2 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
20m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, meaning the character of the road changes frequently as you maneuver through different turns. You will experience a constant, rhythmic pace typical of local Connecticut roads. It is a technical drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel, requiring you to stay alert for intersections and local traffic patterns throughout the short 22-minute duration.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Field Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwich, CT
Full guide →Greenwich is a town of about 60,000 in Fairfield County, southwestern Connecticut. It is one of the wealthiest communities in America and is blessed with lush and beautiful scenery and many large and impressive houses.
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 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Merritt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Field Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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