Tariffville, CT to Stamford, CT is 90 miles and takes about 2 hours via CT 15, I-91, and I-95, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Connecticut, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on major interstates, so expect consistent travel speeds and predictable conditions. It’s a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Northeast region. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Tariffville, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 15
29.8 mi
37m
I 91
24.5 mi
30m
I 95
20.6 mi
28m
Hartford Avenue
4.9 mi
8m
CT 8
4.5 mi
5m
Bloomfield Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Old Windsor Road
1 mi
1m
Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 29.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tariffville, CT and Stamford, CT.
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Start on Tunxis Road
439 ft·24 sec·Tunxis Road
2
Turn left onto CT 189
4.9 mi·8 min·Hartford Avenue
3
Turn left onto CT 305
1.0 mi·1 min·Old Windsor Road
4
Continue on CT 305
1.3 mi·2 min·Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
6
Merge onto I 91
25 mi·30 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward CT 15 SouthUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·8 sec
Toward CT 15 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 15
30 mi·37 min·CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 34Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, WaterburyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward CT 8 South: BridgeportUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto CT 8
4.5 mi·5 min·CT 8
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
21 mi·28 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 7Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic StreetUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·North State Street
18
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Atlantic Street
19
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 2 hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. Since it's a relatively short, highway-centric drive, you might not need extensive stops, but planning for at least one quick break is always wise. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Stamford area, as congestion can build. Given the 88% highway share, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained driving. The longest stretch without a major turn is on CT 15 for nearly 30 miles, so make sure you're fueled up before you hit that segment.
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 45 miles from Tariffville, CT, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 1h 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stamford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tariffville, 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 Tariffville, CT
This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tariffville, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 29.8 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 32.1 and 68.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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32.1 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
32.4 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
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 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
7
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
7
68.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.49 one way
$28.98 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.94
$31.88
premium
$4.86
$17.23
$34.47
diesel
$5.61
$19.87
$39.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
Efficient EV
22.5
0
$7.87
$3.60
EV Truck/SUV
36
0
$12.60
$5.76
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Tariffville, CT
Night
in Tariffville on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stamford, CT
Night
in Stamford on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 9 mph54% 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
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 80.7
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on major roads like CT 15, I-91, and I-95. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for most of the 90 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.8 miles on CT 15, offering a consistent pace. While not designed for scenic exploration, this route prioritizes covering ground quickly. Expect typical interstate driving conditions with multiple lanes and higher speeds for the majority of your travel time.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on CT 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 90 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Tariffville, CT to Stamford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
62.3 mi in|~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 90 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on CT 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Stamford, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.3 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 New England National Scenic Trail. 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 Stamford, CT before heading back.
