Origin
North Stamford, CT
Late night in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Norwalk, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 10.4-mile drive from North Stamford to Norwalk, Connecticut, is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. The drive is a mixed bag, combining highway travel with local roads, so don't expect a purely monotonous experience. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, this trip is best suited for those looking for a quick, efficient transition rather than an extended exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 5 mi | 5m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| New Canaan Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wall Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Belden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Norwalk, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 15
Toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto CT 123
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Canaan Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on Riverside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Belden Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wall Street
12
Turn right onto East Avenue
109 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Avenue
13
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Stamford Road
Continue onto North Stamford Road
Navigation decision point
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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 123 / New Canaan Avenue
Turn left onto CT 123 / New Canaan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1 / Belden Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 / Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Norwalk, CT
Late night in Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
Your drive will be a blend of highway and local road conditions, with 48% of the journey on higher-speed roads like the Merritt Parkway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles on the Merritt Parkway, offering a chance for a more consistent pace. As you transition from the Merritt Parkway onto roads like High Ridge Road and New Canaan Avenue, expect the character of the drive to shift, likely involving more turns and varied traffic patterns typical of local Connecticut thoroughfares.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 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 0.1 miles in near North Stamford Road.
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 10.4 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 0.1 miles (North Stamford Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 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 17m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 5 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 0.1 miles (North Stamford Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 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 Norwalk, 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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