Origin
Ridgefield, CT
Late night in Ridgefield on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield, CT to North Stamford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield, CT
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North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Ridgefield to North Stamford is 15.3 miles and takes about 30m via High Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward but engaging trip. It's ideal for a quick excursion or a connection between towns without committing to a long journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Ridge Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 124 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Old Post Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Salem Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Westchester Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pound Ridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
High Ridge Road
— 4.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Bailey Avenue
405 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bailey Avenue
2
Turn right
242 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn right
46 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left
189 ft
·
15 sec
5
At end of road, turn right onto Governor Street
466 ft
·
27 sec
·
Governor Street
6
Turn left onto CT 35
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lane
8
Continue on CT 35
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Salem Road
9
Continue on NY 35
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Post Road
10
Turn slight left onto NY 124
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
11
Turn left onto NY 124
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Ridge Road
12
Continue on NY 124
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 124
13
Continue on NY 124
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Westchester Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 137
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Westchester Avenue
15
Continue on NY 137
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
High Ridge Road
16
Turn left onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Stamford Road
17
Turn left onto Cascade Road
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cascade Road
18
Continue on Cascade Road
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cascade Road
19
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Governor Street
At end of road, turn right onto Governor Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 35 / West Lane
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 35 / West Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
North Stamford, CT
Late night in North Stamford on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
30m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only 24% on highways. You'll navigate primarily along High Ridge Road, State Highway 124, and Old Post Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on High Ridge Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road begins to wind again. The drive feels more like a series of connected local roads than a highway cruise.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on High Ridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Ridgefield, CT
Full guide →Ridgefield is a town of 25,000 people (2010) in Connecticut.
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 30m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on High Ridge Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 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 North Stamford, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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