If you are planning to travel from Newington to North Stamford, you are looking at a straightforward 68.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick transit within the Northeast region. By utilizing a combination of the Berlin Turnpike, North Broad Street, and the Merritt Parkway, you gain a efficient path through Connecticut. It is a practical route for those who value reliability and simplicity over a multi-day adventure. Whether you are heading out for business or a personal visit, the duration and cost make this a manageable drive to fit into your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Newington, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Broad Street
30.3 mi
37m
Merritt Parkway
27 mi
34m
Berlin Turnpike
6.9 mi
8m
Main Street
2 mi
3m
High Ridge Road
1.6 mi
2m
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 Newington, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on CT 176
2.0 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 5; CT 15
6.9 mi·8 min·Berlin Turnpike
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 5; CT 15
30 mi·37 min·North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 15
27 mi·34 min·Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward CT 137: High Ridge RoadUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi·2 min·High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·North Stamford Road
8
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft·16 sec·North Stamford Road
9
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft·6 sec·Cascade Road
10
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Trip Plan
Because this drive is a relatively quick 1.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 68.5-mile distance without needing formal rest stops, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your estimated $11 budget. Since the route relies on both the Berlin Turnpike and the Merritt Parkway, try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time consistent. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to anticipate the transition between the local segments on North Broad Street and the parkway, as traffic flow can change significantly once you merge. Planning your departure to avoid the heaviest local congestion will make your transit much smoother.
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 34.2 miles from Newington, CT, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 44m 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 14m
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 Newington, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newington, CT
This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Newington, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Broad Street for about 30.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CT 176 / Main Street
Depart onto CT 176 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike
Turn right onto US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 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
5
66.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|North Stamford Road
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.03 one way
$22.05 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.13
$24.27
premium
$4.86
$13.12
$26.23
diesel
$5.61
$15.12
$30.25
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Berlin Turnpike
(6.9 mi)$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.99
$2.74
EV Truck/SUV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Jun 23, 2022
Origin
Newington, CT
Late night
in Newington on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Late night
in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
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
39 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 56.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 68.5-mile trek. You will encounter a balanced blend of road types, with highway driving accounting for 50% of the trip. The longest uninterrupted section involves a 30.3-mile stretch on North Broad Street, which requires steady focus compared to the transition onto the Merritt Parkway. Because this is a mixed-profile route, the personality of the drive shifts as you move from local thoroughfares to the more structured environment of the parkway. You won't face a monotonous interstate grind here, but you should stay alert as the road characteristics evolve throughout the 1-hour and 30-minute duration.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 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?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 176 / Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 176 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
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 $0.48 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 176 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 5; CT 15 / Berlin Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 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.
