Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Plainville, CT
MART PRODUCTION
North Stamford, CT to Plainville, CT is 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m via Merritt Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, this drive is well-suited for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on parkways, which tend to be scenic and well-maintained.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 26.7 mi | 35m |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| South Main Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Plainville, 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
Continue on CT 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Turn right onto CT 372
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto North Stamford Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CT 137 / High Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| premium | $5.29 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in North Stamford on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Plainville on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is 63% highway, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving being 26.7 miles on the Merritt Parkway. You'll transition from parkway to surface streets as you approach your destination. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits and merging traffic as you get closer to Plainville.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.3 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
496 ft
Total Descent
531 ft
Highest Point
343 ft
~37 mi in
Elevation Range
249 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Stamford, CT to Plainville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hamden along the way.
Hamden
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Plainville, CT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Plainville, CT
Cuisine: burger
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Plainville, CT
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
New Canaan, CT
Cuisine: american;grill;burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, short detour
New Canaan, CT
Visit websitePark
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Plainville
Visit websiteDistrict
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, short detour
CT
Visit websiteDistrict
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
Bridgeport, CT
Visit websiteMuseum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1641
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
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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