Origin
Kensington, CT
Morning in Kensington on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensington, 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 25m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kensington, CT
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North Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 64.7-mile drive from Kensington, CT to North Stamford, CT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. The route primarily utilizes North Broad Street and the Merritt Parkway, with a portion on the Berlin Turnpike, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical option for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries on this straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 30.3 mi | 37m |
| Merritt Parkway | 27 mi | 34m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mill Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Cascade Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— 30.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on CT 71
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
New Britain Road
2
Turn sharp right onto CT 372
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Turn straight onto CT 372
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mill Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
5
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
6
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 5; CT 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 15
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Stamford Road
12
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Stamford Road
13
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cascade Road
14
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Kensington, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.8 — 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
|
CT 372 / Farmington Avenue
Turn sharp right onto CT 372 / Farmington Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike
Merge onto US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$10.42 one way
$20.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Berlin Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Morning in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
6:13 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
38 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
1h 25m 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 varied driving experience on this route, with 47% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 30.3 miles along North Broad Street, which will likely feel like a substantial portion of the drive. As you transition to roads like the Merritt Parkway, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a different feel behind the wheel. This mixed profile means you'll experience both faster-paced sections and potentially more winding or localized roads as you progress toward your destination.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 mi on North Broad Street.
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 CT 372 / Farmington Avenue.
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 64.7 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 (CT 372 / Farmington Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on North Broad Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (CT 372 / Farmington Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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