Origin
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon in North Stamford on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Easton, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Easton, CT
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Trip Overview
North Stamford, CT to Easton, CT is 20.3 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Merritt Parkway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on a well-maintained parkway, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick excursion on its own. You'll find this route offers a simple transition between two points within the same general area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Westport Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Westport Easton Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Weston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Easton, 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
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Westport Road
13
Turn right onto Center Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Center Road
14
Turn right
23 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 20.3 — 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
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Turn left onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Weston Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $5.29 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Easton, CT
Afternoon in Easton on Wednesday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
33m 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?
About 60% of this 20.3-mile drive is on the Merritt Parkway. You'll experience a stretch of 10.6 miles on the parkway before transitioning to surface roads like Westport Road and Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local street driving as you navigate this route. The change from parkway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
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 around 2.3 miles in near CT 15 / Merritt Parkway.
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 20.3 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: 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 (CT 57 / Weston Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Easton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
13 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in North Stamford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1641
Top landmarks
- • Marion Castle — historic mansion in Stamford, Connecticut, USA
- • Fish Church — church building in Stamford, Connecticut
- • Stamford Harbor Ledge Light — lighthouse in Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Arriving in Easton, CT
Full guide →Founded 1845
Top landmarks
- • Ida Tarbell House — historic house in Connecticut, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (CT 57 / Weston Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Easton, 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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