North Stamford, CT to Somers, CT is 95.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a predominantly highway drive that should be straightforward for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from North Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi
37m
Merritt Parkway
26.7 mi
35m
Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi
20m
I 84
8 mi
9m
Somers Road
3.8 mi
5m
Talcottville Road
2.8 mi
4m
South Road
2.4 mi
3m
West Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 30.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Somers, CT.
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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
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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
30 mi·37 min·Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 5; CT 15
16 mi·20 min·Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi·1 min·I 84; US 6
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
6.6 mi·7 min·I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 64-65Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, RockvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 64Toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, RockvilleUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward CT 83 North: Rockville, EllingtonUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto CT 83
2.8 mi·4 min·Talcottville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.5 mi·50 sec·Windsor Avenue
16
Continue on CT 74; CT 83
0.2 mi·19 sec·Union Street
17
Turn left onto CT 83
0.1 mi·11 sec·West Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CT 83
2.1 mi·3 min·West Road
19
Continue on CT 83
3.8 mi·5 min·Somers Road
20
Continue on CT 83
2.4 mi·3 min·South Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto CT 190
382 ft·13 sec·Main Street
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Turn right
84 ft·6 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just over two hours, leaving anytime in the morning should allow you to reach Somers with plenty of daylight. With only 95.7 miles and a budget of around $17 for fuel, you won't need to worry much about extensive stops. Plan for one quick stop for gas or a restroom break if needed, perhaps midway through the 30.4-mile stretch on the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Given the short duration, you have the flexibility to depart whenever is most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from North Stamford, CT, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somers, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Stamford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Stamford, CT
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from North Stamford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 76.5 and 87.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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76.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
83.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
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83.4 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 64
Toward CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockvi...
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83.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington
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87.2 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|CT 83 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 83 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.92 one way
$33.83 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$18.53
$37.06
premium
$5.29
$19.93
$39.85
diesel
$5.35
$20.16
$40.31
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Berlin Turnpike
(15.7 mi)$1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
North Stamford, CT
Afternoon
in North Stamford on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
N 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Somers, CT
Afternoon
in Somers on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
N 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 8m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 84% of this 95.7-mile trip on highways like the Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 30.4 miles on the Wilbur Cross Parkway. You'll notice a shift from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high highway percentage suggests a relatively consistent driving experience for most of the route.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.4 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 76.5 miles in near I 84; US 6.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 95.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 76.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
318 ft40 ft
Total Climb
709 ft
Total Descent
677 ft
Highest Point
318 ft
~54.7 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Stamford, CT and Somers, CT, road signs point toward Rockville and Ellington.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Somers, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 76.5 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. 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 Somers, CT before heading back.
