Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Monroe, CT
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Monroe, CT covers 29.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, Main Street, Monroe Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 19.4 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Monroe Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Fan Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Monroe, CT.
Start on Cascade Road
Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
Continue on North Stamford Road
Turn left onto CT 137
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 15
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right
Turn left onto CT 111
Continue on CT 111
Enter roundabout onto CT 111
Continue on CT 111
Turn left onto Fan Hill Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 111: Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 111 North: Trumbull, Police Department, Long Hill, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CT 111 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
29.6 mi in 45m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on Merritt Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and Main Street. You will hit about 10 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.
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 29.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
796 ft
Total Descent
378 ft
Highest Point
643 ft
~29.6 mi in
Elevation Range
568 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Stamford, CT and Monroe, CT, road signs point toward Police Department and Long Hill.
Police Department
Long Hill
Founded 1641
Top landmarks
Founded 1823
Monroe is a town of 20,000 people (2017) in Fairfield County. Monroe is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City, New Haven, and Bridgeport.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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