Origin
North Stamford, CT
Late night in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Greenwich, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Greenwich, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between North Stamford and Greenwich, CT, is a quick 12.4-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes. You will primarily navigate via North Stamford Road and High Ridge Road, staying entirely off the highway system for the duration of the trip. Given its short length, this route is perfect for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly economical way to traverse this corner of the Northeast. Whether you are running errands or heading to the coast, the trip is straightforward and requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Greenwich Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Greenwich, 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
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
High Ridge Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward New York City
6
Merge onto CT 15
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
394 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 5
Toward North Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto North Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Putnam Avenue
11
Turn left onto Greenwich Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Greenwich Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Elm Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward New York City
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.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward North Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward North Street
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Maple Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$3.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Greenwich, CT
Late night in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
20m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the route features zero highway miles, you will navigate through residential and local traffic patterns rather than cruising on an interstate. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and local maneuvering, making it feel more like a neighborhood commute than a long-haul journey. Since there are no major stretches of high-speed pavement, the pace remains steady and predictable throughout the 20-minute drive. You will find that the road surface and traffic density shift as you move from the quieter northern reaches of Stamford toward the more developed Greenwich area.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 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 12.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Greenwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Arriving in Greenwich, CT
Full guide →Greenwich is a town of about 60,000 in Fairfield County, southwestern Connecticut. It is one of the wealthiest communities in America and is blessed with lush and beautiful scenery and many large and impressive houses.
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 20m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 4.7 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 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 Greenwich, 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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