This 64.3-mile drive from Stamford, CT, to Terryville, CT, is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 25 minutes to complete. With a highway share of 93%, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical trip. This route stays within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, offering a straightforward journey. It's a great option if you're looking for a relatively quick and efficient transit between these two points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 8
39.1 mi
49m
I 95
20.3 mi
27m
East Main Street
3 mi
4m
Grove Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Broad Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 6
0.2 mi
<1m
Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 39.1 mi, about 49m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 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
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Averaged across 5 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 Terryville, 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
20 mi·27 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 27AToward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, WaterburyUse the right lane.
7
Continue on CT 8; CT 25
3.2 mi·3 min·CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
26 mi·32 min·CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 8
0.4 mi·1 min·CT 8
Exit 31Toward I 84 East: HartfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 8
9.5 mi·12 min·CT 8
Exit 33Toward I 84 West: DanburyUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·US 6
Exit 39Toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, BristolUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 6
3.0 mi·4 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
US 6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.1 — 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
8
21.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
8
25.2 mi into trip|~34m in|CT 8
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
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 39
Toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$11.33
$22.66
premium
$4.81
$12.18
$24.36
diesel
$4.80
$12.14
$24.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.3
0
$6.75
$3.09
Efficient EV
16.1
0
$5.63
$2.57
EV Truck/SUV
25.7
0
$9.00
$4.12
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026
Origin
Stamford, CT
Morning
in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
100°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:27PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:27PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Terryville, CT
Morning
in Terryville on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 8 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:27PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:27PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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
1h 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on CT 8, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.1 miles. While primarily a highway experience, the route does incorporate sections of East Main Street, offering brief glimpses of local environments before returning to faster-paced travel. The overall feel is one of steady progress, geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. You will hit about 10 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 64.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
620 ft14 ft
Total Climb
910 ft
Total Descent
304 ft
Highest Point
620 ft
~64.3 mi in
Elevation Range
606 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 Terryville, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Bristol.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Terryville, 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: 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 Terryville, CT before heading back.
