Origin
North Stamford, CT
Late night in North Stamford on Friday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, CT to Orange, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Orange, CT
André Cogez
Trip Overview
North Stamford, CT to Orange, CT is 33.8 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Merritt Parkway/Wilbur Cross Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. You'll mostly be on well-maintained parkways, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 26.7 mi | 35m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Old Grassy Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Orange Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Cascade Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 26.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Orange, 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
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 15
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 41
Toward CT 121: Orange
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Old Grassy Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Grassy Hill Road
10
Turn right onto CT 152
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Orange Center Road
11
Arrive at destination
CT 152
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.7 — 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
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
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
32.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward CT 121: Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward CT 121: Orange
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Orange, CT
Late night in Orange on Friday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Southport, CT
17 mi in
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
21 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
47m 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 is primarily highway, with 90% of the route on parkways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 26.7 miles on the Merritt Parkway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent driving experience with limited exits for a significant portion of the trip. The transition from parkway to surface roads will mark the change in driving pace.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Stamford Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Stamford Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 137 / High Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
308 ft
80 ft
Total Climb
527 ft
Total Descent
537 ft
Highest Point
308 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
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
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 47m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 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 0.1 miles (North Stamford Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CT 137 / High Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: 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 Orange, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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