Spanning 115 miles across Connecticut, this journey from Pomfret to North Stamford takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes of active drive time. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Deerfield Road, Brayman Hollow Road, and Boston Turnpike, it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend about $18 in fuel for the full trek. Since you will be traveling exclusively within the Northeast region, the transition remains consistent throughout the drive. This trip is perfect if you prefer navigating smaller, turn-heavy local paths over the monotony of major interstates.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57 miles from Pomfret, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 15
55.7 mi
1h 10m
I 91
16.5 mi
19m
Boston Turnpike
10.1 mi
15m
I 384
8.5 mi
9m
Middle Turnpike
5 mi
7m
Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi
6m
Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi
4m
Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 55.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomfret, CT and North Stamford, CT.
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Start on this road
66 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto CT 97
0.7 mi·1 min·Deerfield Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 244
3.7 mi·6 min·Brayman Hollow Road
4
Continue on CT 244
2.0 mi·3 min·Boston Turnpike
5
Turn left onto CT 198
0.8 mi·1 min·Eastford Road
6
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi·2 min·Hartford Turnpike
7
Continue on US 44
2.8 mi·4 min·Ashford Center Road
8
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi·1 min·Pompey Hollow Road
9
Continue on US 44
2.3 mi·3 min·Squaw Hollow Road
10
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi·1 min·Boston Turnpike
11
Continue on US 44
5.0 mi·7 min·Middle Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 44
6.9 mi·10 min·Boston Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.5 mi·1 min·US 44
14
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi·9 min·I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi·1 min·I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
1.9 mi·2 min·CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York CityUse the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·53 sec
Exit 86Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 91
17 mi·19 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward CT 15 SouthUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·8 sec
Toward CT 15 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto CT 15
54 mi·1 hr 8 min·CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 10Toward CT 137: High Ridge RoadUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi·2 min·High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi·54 sec·North Stamford Road
25
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft·16 sec·North Stamford Road
26
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft·6 sec·Cascade Road
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Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 5-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops on this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave; setting aside $18 for gas should cover your needs comfortably. Because you are navigating turn-heavy local roads, stay alert and keep your navigation tools handy to handle the frequent transitions between streets. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider building in your own breaks along the way, as the local nature of these roads allows you to pull off whenever necessary. Prioritize daylight hours for this trip to ensure you can easily navigate the turns on Deerfield Road and Brayman Hollow Road.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57 miles from Pomfret, CT, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pomfret, 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 Pomfret, CT
This is one driving day of about 114 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pomfret, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 55.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 38.5 and 111.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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38.5 mi into trip|~56m in|CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
8
40.4 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
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 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
7
57.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
7
111.8 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.35 one way
$36.70 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.19
$40.38
premium
$4.86
$21.83
$43.66
diesel
$5.61
$25.17
$50.34
Estimated Tolls: $1.15
Boston Turnpike
(8 mi)$0.56
Middle Turnpike
(5 mi)$0.35
Boston Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.14
Hartford Turnpike
(1.4 mi)$0.10
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
EV Truck/SUV
45.6
0
$15.96
$7.30
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Pomfret, CT
Night
in Pomfret on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Stamford, CT
Night
in North Stamford on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Sunny
E 6 to 10 mph0% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 34m 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 102.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical, engaging experience behind the wheel as you trade high-speed highway cruising for a series of local connectors. With a highway share of 0%, this route demands your full attention, as it is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. The lack of interstate miles means you won't encounter the typical heavy-traffic rhythm of a major corridor. Instead, you will navigate through the heart of the state’s local road network, providing a consistent, hands-on driving experience from start to finish. It is a steady, focused drive that keeps you connected to the landscape without the distraction of highway merging.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on CT 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.5 miles in near CT 15.
Driving Effort10/10
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 15 significant decision points across 114 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 38.5 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pomfret, CT to North Stamford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
40.4 mi in|~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 114 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on CT 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.15 in tolls one way, starting with Boston 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.
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 North Stamford, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.5 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.5 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 North Stamford, CT before heading back.
