Stamford to Scotland is 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m via I 95 and I 395, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region's coastal proximity to a more inland setting. Given its efficiency and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. The route is primarily highway, making it a quick connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Stamford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
76.2 mi
1h 36m
I 395
18 mi
19m
Devotion Road
2.9 mi
5m
Scotland Road
2.7 mi
4m
Baltic Road
1.3 mi
2m
Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 76.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,706 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~621 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 30 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Scotland, 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
38 mi·51 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Street
9
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi·9 sec·Water Street
10
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi·2 min·Forbes Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi·48 sec·Frontage Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
38 mi·44 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 395
18 mi·19 min·I 395
Exit 76Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Exit 18Toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
16
Turn left onto CT 97
0.8 mi·1 min·Taftville-Occum Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto CT 97
335 ft·12 sec·Bridge Street
18
Turn right onto CT 97
1.3 mi·2 min·Baltic Road
19
Continue on CT 97
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto CT 97
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Main Street
21
Continue on CT 97
2.7 mi·4 min·Scotland Road
22
Continue on CT 97
2.9 mi·5 min·Devotion Road
23
Turn slight right onto Center Street
442 ft·19 sec·Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of around 2 hours and 23 minutes, this is a trip you can easily complete in one day. Aim to leave Stamford in the morning to make the most of daylight, especially since there are no specific recommended stops. The longest stretch on I 95 is over 76 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before you begin that segment. Since the drive is short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, but be aware that Devotion Road is the final surface street segment, so keep an eye out for that turn.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scotland, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stamford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stamford, CT
This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Stamford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 76.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 98.8 — 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
39.1 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
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 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
39.3 mi into trip|~55m in|Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
80.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|I 395
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6
98.8 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.14 one way
$38.29 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$20.97
$41.94
premium
$5.29
$22.55
$45.10
diesel
$5.35
$22.81
$45.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.37
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.48
$4.33
EV Truck/SUV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Stamford, CT
Afternoon
in Stamford on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SE 3 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Scotland, CT
Afternoon
in Scotland on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 23m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 108.3 miles on interstates. You'll spend a significant portion on I 95 for the initial 76.2 miles, which is a long stretch of consistent highway driving. After that, you'll transition to I 395, and finally, Devotion Road will take you the last bit on surface streets. Expect a steady pace with fewer exits on the interstate portions, especially on I 95.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 15 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 Effort6/10
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 108.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
277 ft14 ft
Total Climb
454 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
277 ft
~108.3 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stamford, CT and Scotland, CT, road signs point toward Plainfield and Taftville.
Plainfield
80.7 mi in|~1h 46m|via I 395
Taftville
98.8 mi in|~2h 5m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Stony Creek Market
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Branford, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop;pizza;breakfast;sandwich
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
New Haven, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 06...
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
•Marion Castle — historic mansion in Stamford, Connecticut, USA
•Fish Church — church building in Stamford, Connecticut
•Stamford Harbor Ledge Light — lighthouse in Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 108.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Scotland, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles (Long Wharf Drive): 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 Scotland, CT before heading back.
