Stamford, CT to Wolcott, CT is 57.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, it’s ideal for a same-day excursion where you can focus on your destination.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 8
28.6 mi
35m
I 95
20.3 mi
27m
Wolcott Road
2.2 mi
3m
Wolcott Street
0.7 mi
1m
Meriden Road
0.7 mi
1m
Washington Street
0.7 mi
1m
Stillson Road
0.6 mi
1m
Silver Street Expressway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 28.6 mi, about 35m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 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 Wolcott, 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
25 mi·31 min·CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 29Toward South Leonard Street, Washington AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on South Leonard Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Leonard Street
11
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
83 ft·6 sec·South Main Street
13
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Washington Street
14
Continue on CT 69
0.5 mi·44 sec·Silver Street Expressway
15
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi·1 min·Meriden Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight left onto CT 69
0.4 mi·35 sec·Woodtick Road
17
Turn straight onto CT 69
0.6 mi·1 min·Stillson Road
18
Turn right onto CT 69
0.7 mi·1 min·Wolcott Street
19
Continue on CT 69
2.2 mi·3 min·Wolcott Road
20
Turn left onto Longmeadow Drive
36 ft·1 sec·Longmeadow Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Longmeadow Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 28.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.6 — 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
50.6 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
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 29
Toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.97 one way
$19.93 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$11.09
$22.18
premium
$5.30
$11.92
$23.83
diesel
$6.18
$13.89
$27.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.1
0
$6.00
$2.74
Efficient EV
14.3
0
$5.00
$2.28
EV Truck/SUV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Stamford, CT
Afternoon
in Stamford on Tuesday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Light Rain
NW 9 to 16 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Wolcott, CT
Afternoon
in Wolcott on Tuesday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 13 to 22 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM 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
4 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 17m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 86% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 28.6 miles on CT 8, which forms the backbone of this drive. After the highway portion concludes, expect a shift to surface roads like Wolcott Road for the remainder of your trip. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter a consistent flow of traffic and frequent exit and entrance ramps.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 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 0.7 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
646 ft13 ft
Total Climb
757 ft
Total Descent
167 ft
Highest Point
646 ft
~57.1 mi in
Elevation Range
634 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 Wolcott, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.
Stamford, Connecticut is the second largest city in the state by population, 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 17m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 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 Wolcott, 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 and Coltsville 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 Wolcott, CT before heading back.
