Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 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
Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
North Stamford, CT to Woodbury, CT is 43.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Merritt Parkway and I-84, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Given the short duration, it's an ideal option for a quick getaway or a scenic drive without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street North | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Westport Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Stepney Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Toddy Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Woodbury, 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
Turn left onto CT 57
Keep slight left at fork onto Weston Road
Continue on CT 136
Continue on CT 136
Continue on CT 136
Continue on CT 59
Continue on CT 59
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25
Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
Continue on Toddy Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Take the exit onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Turn left onto US 6; CT 67
Turn left onto Judson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.6 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 2.3 and 38.1 — 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 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in North Stamford on Friday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
76°F
Easton, CT
22 mi in
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.
This drive is about 41% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on the Merritt Parkway covering 10.6 miles. You'll experience a blend of controlled-access roads and more typical surface street navigation. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more local road driving as you approach your destination. The change in road type is noticeable as you exit the main thoroughfares.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near CT 15 / Merritt Parkway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
592 ft
Total Descent
556 ft
Highest Point
536 ft
~30.9 mi in
Elevation Range
482 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 Woodbury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
Founded 1641
Top landmarks
Founded 1673
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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