Origin
Stamford, CT
Late night in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, CT to Easton, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stamford, CT
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Easton, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Stamford to Easton, you can expect a manageable 21-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical choice for a local getaway within the Northeast. You will transition from the coastal environment of Stamford toward the more inland setting of Easton. Because the drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it suits your plans. It is a straightforward commute that serves as an efficient connection between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Westport Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Westport Easton Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wilton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Easton, CT.
1
Start on Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Atlantic Street
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grove Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 95
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 33
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Saugatuck Avenue
8
Continue on CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 33
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wilton Road
10
Turn right onto CT 57
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kings Highway North
11
Continue on CT 57
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Canal Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on CT 136
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
14
Continue on CT 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westport Easton Turnpike
15
Continue on CT 136
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Westport Road
16
Turn right onto Center Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Center Road
17
Turn right
23 ft
·
1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
4
13 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 57 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Westport Easton Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Easton, CT
Late night in Easton on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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
36m 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 drive features a mixed profile that transitions from high-speed transit to local navigation. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-95 before transitioning onto Westport Road and Easton Road. The most significant highway portion is a 9.3-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts, moving away from the heavy-traffic flow of the highway and onto secondary roads. You should be prepared for this change in pace as you move from the multi-lane interstate environment into the more localized road network leading into Easton.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Stamford, CT to Easton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Saugatuck along the way.
Saugatuck
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Westport Easton 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. 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 (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Easton, 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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