Origin
Naugatuck, CT
Late night in Naugatuck on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naugatuck, CT to 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 1m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Naugatuck, CT
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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Naugatuck to Stamford, expect a straightforward 46.7-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and one minute. This highway-focused route is highly efficient, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, you can easily manage the commute without needing an overnight stay. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, the drive remains consistent in character throughout. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness for travelers moving between these two Connecticut hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 24.7 mi | 30m |
| I 95 | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 24.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naugatuck, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
386 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cherry Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
3
Merge onto CT 8
25 mi
·
30 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
8
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
9
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Naugatuck, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Stamford, CT
Late night in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Fairfield, CT
23 mi in
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
1h 1m 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?
You will spend nearly the entire duration on high-speed roads, as this trip boasts a 97% highway share. Your journey begins with a significant 24.7-mile stretch along CT 8, which serves as the backbone of the drive before you transition onto I-95. The experience is defined by these fast-paced arterial roads, leaving little room for winding local scenery. Expect a consistent, interstate-heavy atmosphere that moves you quickly toward your destination. As you pull off onto Atlantic Street to reach Stamford, the final moments of the drive shift from highway cruising to urban navigation.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 46.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on CT 8. 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: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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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