Origin
Stamford, CT
Late night in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, CT to Heritage Village, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Heritage Village, 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
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Westport Road
16
Continue on CT 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stepney Road
17
Continue on CT 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto CT 25
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Botsford Hill Road
20
Continue on Toddy Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Toddy Hill Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Berkshire Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
24
Merge onto I 84; US 6
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
27
Turn left onto US 6; CT 67
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street North
28
Turn left onto Main Street South
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street South
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto Poverty Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Poverty Road
30
Continue on East Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Hill Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto East Hill Road
296 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Hill Road
32
Continue on East Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hill Road
33
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
34
Turn slight right
59 ft
·
4 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / 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
8
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 6
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 6
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
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
7
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Main Street South
Turn left onto Main Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Heritage Village, CT
Late night in Heritage Village on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Weston, CT
21 mi in
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
18 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
1h 16m 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 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.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 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?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
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.
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 Heritage Village, 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 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.
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.
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 Heritage Village, 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 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.
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 Heritage Village, 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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