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Trip from Hebron, 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

1h 55m

Distance

89.9 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Connecticut, United States

Hebron, CT

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city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

North Stamford, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

This 89.9-mile drive from Hebron, CT, to North Stamford, CT, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 89% of your time on major roads like CT 15 and I-91. With a projected fuel cost of around $14, it's an economical option for a quick trip within Connecticut. The route offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region, ideal for those prioritizing efficiency over leisurely exploration. Consider this a solid choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Hebron, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 15 53.8 mi 1h 8m
I 91 13.3 mi 15m
CT 2 11 mi 12m
West Main Street 3 mi 3m
CT 3 2.2 mi 3m
Hebron Road 2.2 mi 2m
High Ridge Road 1.6 mi 2m
North Stamford Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: CT 15 — 53.8 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, CT and North Stamford, CT.

1

Start on CT 85

97 ft · 6 sec · Church Street
2

Turn left onto CT 66

3.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on CT 66

2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5

Merge onto CT 2

11 mi · 12 min · CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · this road
Exit 5D Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
8

Continue on CT 3

2.2 mi · 3 min · CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto I 91

13 mi · 15 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 8 sec
Toward CT 15 South Use 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 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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day without needing an overnight stop. You can depart at your convenience, but leaving early might help you avoid any potential commuter traffic on the latter parts of the route. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to decide on breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant road change is over 50 miles, and the estimated fuel cost is $14.

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 44.9 miles from Hebron, CT, or about 55m 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 20 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 55m 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 35m

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 Hebron, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hebron, CT

This is one driving day of about 89.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hebron, 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.

town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glastonbury, CT

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Glastonbury, CT to North Stamford, CT

73.7 mi · 1h 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Glastonbury, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamden, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Hebron, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Flour Girl Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hebron, Connecticut

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18605301536

Visit website

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wethersfield, Connecticut

0.5 mi

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wethersfield, Connecticut

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trumbull, Connecticut

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

The Flour Girl Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hebron, Connecticut

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+18605301536

Visit website

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18605631513

Visit website

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 19.3

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+18608526287

Visit website

Christo's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.5

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12032944626

Visit website

Giulia's Pizza Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.7

Cromwell, Connecticut

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18607882200

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 38.5

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+12032849989

Visit website

Violi's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 32.1

Meriden, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12036394830

Visit website

Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 38.5

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12032657100

Visit website

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Trumbull, Connecticut

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

Kickstart Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.8

Shelton, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12035132106

Visit website

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 70.6

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 64.2

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 51.4

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 51.4

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.5

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

Salmon River State Forest

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6.4

Colchester, Connecticut

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18604243000

Visit website

Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (formerly Knights of Columbus Museum)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51.4

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12038650400

Visit website

Milford Green

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 57.8

Milford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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 16.4 and 87.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
16.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
19.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
33.4 mi into trip | ~41m 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
33.7 mi into trip | ~41m 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
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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

$14.47 one way

$28.94 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.92 $31.85
premium $4.86 $17.22 $34.43
diesel $5.61 $19.85 $39.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.44 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.59 $5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 Jan 21, 2022

Origin

Hebron, CT

Night in Hebron on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

12°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Stamford, CT

Night in North Stamford on Saturday

Local time

9:29 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

32 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

1h 55m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 89% of the drive taking place on major thoroughfares. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 53.8 miles along CT 15, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these main roads, suggesting a focus on getting you to your destination efficiently rather than a winding, scenic tour. This highway-focused profile means you'll be navigating primarily at higher speeds for most of the journey.

89% 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?

8/10

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 16.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

539 ft 35 ft

Total Climb

707 ft

Total Descent

1,020 ft

Highest Point

539 ft

Elevation Range

504 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 89.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). 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 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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