Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Stamford, CT
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This quick 25.5-mile drive from Stratford to Stamford, Connecticut, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 36 minutes. With a significant 93% of the journey on highways, expect a focused, efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll spend most of your time on I-95, with brief transitions to local roads like South Avenue and Atlantic Street as you approach your destination. Given its brevity and highway-centric profile, this route is best suited for straightforward transit between these two Northeast towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| South Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spada Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, CT and Stamford, CT.
Start on Jane Street
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
Turn right onto South Avenue
Turn left onto Spada Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North State Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Stratford on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Stamford on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 93% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 23.7 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While the majority is interstate cruising, be prepared for the shift to local roads like South Avenue and Atlantic Street as you near Stamford. This transition marks the end of the uninterrupted highway segment and signals your approach to the city.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sherwood Place.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sherwood Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
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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