Origin
North Stamford, CT
Late night in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Bethlehem, 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 27m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Bethlehem, CT
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Trip Overview
North Stamford, CT to Bethlehem, CT is 51.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Merritt Parkway and Main Street North, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey with a moderate amount of highway time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Street North | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Westport Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Stepney Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street South | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Bethlehem, CT.
1
Start on Cascade Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cascade Road
2
Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
475 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Stamford Road
3
Continue on North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Stamford Road
4
Turn left onto CT 137
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Ridge Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto CT 15
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto CT 57
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Weston Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Weston Road
216 ft
·
13 sec
·
Weston Road
10
Continue on CT 136
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
11
Continue on CT 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westport Easton Turnpike
12
Continue on CT 136
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Westport Road
13
Continue on CT 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stepney Road
14
Continue on CT 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Botsford Hill Road
17
Continue on Toddy Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Toddy Hill Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Berkshire Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
21
Merge onto I 84; US 6
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
24
Turn left onto US 6; CT 67
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto CT 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Road
26
Continue on CT 61
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street South
27
Arrive at destination
CT 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from North Stamford, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 38.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Weston Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
38 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Westport Easton Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bethlehem, CT
Late night in Bethlehem on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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 27m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 10.6-mile stretch on the Merritt Parkway, offering a taste of faster travel before transitioning to local roads like Main Street North. The drive gradually shifts from more open highway conditions to a more local feel as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving experience, not a continuous interstate slog.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near CT 15 / Merritt Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Stamford, CT to Bethlehem, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
13 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 10.6 miles on Merritt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Westport Easton 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.
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 Bethlehem, 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 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Bethlehem, 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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