Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Heritage Village, CT
David Kanigan
Traveling from Stamford to Heritage Village is a straightforward 41-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within the Northeast region of Connecticut, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, making this an affordable trip for a quick getaway. Because the route is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the drive offers a manageable pace that avoids the exhaustion of a cross-country haul. It is an efficient path that connects these two points without requiring multiple days of travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Westport Road | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Stepney Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Toddy Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Westport Easton Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,341 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~657 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Heritage Village, CT.
Start on Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 33
Continue on CT 33
Continue on CT 33
Turn right onto CT 57
Continue on CT 57
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57
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 Main Street South
Turn right onto Poverty Road
Continue on East Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Hill Road
Continue on East Hill Road
Turn left
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from 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 0.1 and 39.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn left onto Main Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| premium | $5.29 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
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: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Stamford on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Heritage Village on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
54°F
Weston, CT
21 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.
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from coastal Stamford toward the interior of the state. The journey utilizes a combination of I-95, I-84, and Westport Road, with highways accounting for 39% of your total time behind the wheel. You will encounter a variety of road types, shifting from major interstates to local routes that break up the monotony. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is a 9.3-mile segment on I-95, which serves as the primary highway portion of the trip. Overall, the road’s personality is practical and functional, balancing faster highway speeds with the slower, more technical pace of local roads.
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 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41 miles you will encounter 21 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.7 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
657 ft
Total Descent
356 ft
Highest Point
451 ft
~32.2 mi in
Elevation Range
443 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stamford, CT to Heritage Village, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Saugatuck along the way.
Saugatuck
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Darien, CT
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Norwalk, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Stamford, CT
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Stamford, CT
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Stamford, CT
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Stamford, CT
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Norwalk, CT
Cuisine: greek
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Norwalk, CT
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
CT
Visit websiteMonument
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the end, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Old Greenwich, CT
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1641
Stamford, Connecticut is the fourth largest city in the state, a center of regional activity in Fairfield County, and a hub of the Metro New York area. Its position between NYC and the rest of Connecticut defines Stamford’s character. Stamford takes on a big-city atmosphere in its downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods, then transitions to a more traditional suburban small-town Connecticut atmosphere in its northern sections. Stamford plays an active role in the NYC metro and Fairfield County art and music scene. It also has one of the largest and most diverse selections of restaurants and shopping in Fairfield County. Many large corporations are headquartered in Stamford, so it hosts a large reverse-commute from New York City in addition to commuters from Connecticut and nearby Westchester County, New York.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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