Origin
Stratford, CT
Morning in Stratford on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, CT to North Stamford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, CT
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North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This quick 28.3-mile trip from Stratford to North Stamford, Connecticut, is designed for a single day, taking about 42 minutes to complete. You'll spend 87% of your time on highways, primarily the Merritt Parkway and I-95, with a brief stint on Black Rock Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical choice for a short journey within the Northeast region. Given its brevity and highway focus, this route is best suited for a straightforward commute or a brief excursion rather than an extended adventure requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| I 95 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Black Rock Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| High Ridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Stamford Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Spada Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 16.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, CT and North Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Jane Street
342 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jane Street
2
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sherwood Place
3
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Turn left onto Spada Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spada Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 24
Toward Black Rock Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Chambers Street
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chambers Street
9
Turn left onto US 1
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kings Highway East
10
Turn slight right onto Black Rock Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto CT 15
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CT 137
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Ridge Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Stamford Road
16
Continue on North Stamford Road
475 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Stamford Road
17
Turn slight right onto Cascade Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cascade Road
18
Arrive at destination
Cascade Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sherwood Place
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Black Rock Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Black Rock Turnpike
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 South: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
7
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward CT 137: High Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Black Rock Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
North Stamford, CT
Morning in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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 highway-focused experience on this drive, with 87% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along the Merritt Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily a highway drive, the inclusion of I-95 and Black Rock Turnpike means you'll transition between different types of high-speed travel. This route emphasizes efficiency over winding scenic byways, so prepare for a direct and expedient trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway 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 Sherwood Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sherwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Stratford, CT to North Stamford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Black Rock Turnpike along the way.
Black Rock Turnpike
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Stratford, CT
Full guide →Stratford is a town in Connecticut. Stratford, Connecticut was founded in 1639. It is in New England and located on the Long Island Sound. It is east of the Housatonic River and it also part of Fairfield County. Stratford is 18.7 miles and has a population of 51,384 people. Stratford is only an hour in driving distance from parts New York. Stratford consists of multiple public bathing beaches, five marinas, fishing piers, and two public boat launching facilities. Stratfords' mission statement is as follows, "To enhance the quality of life within the community by providing services with professionalism and a commitment to excellence." It is quite noticeable driving through the town of Stratford that the town sticks to their mission statement.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Merritt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with Black Rock 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 North Stamford, 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 (Sherwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Stamford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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