Origin
Stamford, CT
Morning in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, CT to Glenville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Glenville, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 8.4-mile drive from Stamford, CT to Glenville, CT is a quick 15-minute trip. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a single day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on East Putnam Avenue and Glenville Road, with a small portion on I-95. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is just $1, making it very budget-friendly. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, so it’s best tackled when you have a bit of flexibility in your schedule. Both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of the US.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Putnam Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Glenville Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dearfield Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Weaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Summer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Putnam Avenue
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Glenville, CT.
1
Start on Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Atlantic Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
472 ft
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Summer Street
4
Turn slight left onto Bank Street
467 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bank Street
5
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Atlantic Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
7
Merge onto I 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Dearfield Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dearfield Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Glenville Road
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Glenville Road
12
Continue on Glenville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenville Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Weaver Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Weaver Street
14
Arrive at destination
Weaver Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
0.9 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
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
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 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Glenville, CT
Morning in Glenville on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 8.4-mile route. With only 21% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along East Putnam Avenue. This drive is less about expansive views and more about navigating through developed areas, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between main thoroughfares and smaller connecting roads.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on East Putnam Avenue.
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 12 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
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 8.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (Atlantic Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Glenville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
Old Greenwich
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 3.1 miles on East Putnam Avenue. 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 Glenville, 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 (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Atlantic Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 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 Glenville, 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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