Origin
Trumbull, CT
Evening in Trumbull on Sunday
Local time
5:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trumbull, CT to 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
39m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trumbull, CT
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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Trumbull and Stamford, this 27.6-mile trip is a straightforward transit across Connecticut. Expect to spend about 39 minutes on the road, making it a perfect day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize CT 25 and I-95 before finishing your journey on Atlantic Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly commute or errand run. Since both towns reside in the Northeast, the trip stays within familiar territory, ensuring a consistent travel experience. Overall, this route is built for efficiency rather than sightseeing, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| CT 25 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| White Plains Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Suzanne Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reservoir Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Geraldine Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trumbull, CT and Stamford, CT.
1
Start on Moorland Road
362 ft
·
20 sec
·
Moorland Road
2
Turn left onto Suzanne Circle
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Suzanne Circle
3
Turn right onto Lawrence Road
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lawrence Road
4
Turn left onto Geraldine Circle
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Geraldine Circle
5
Turn left onto Geraldine Place
266 ft
·
17 sec
·
Geraldine Place
6
Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Reservoir Avenue
7
Turn right onto CT 127
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
White Plains Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CT 25 South: Bridgeport
9
Merge onto CT 25
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
14
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
15
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Reservoir Avenue
Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 25
Merge onto CT 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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
Stamford, CT
Evening in Stamford on Sunday
Local time
5:58 PM
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
12 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
39m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm for the majority of the trip, specifically during the 20.6-mile stretch on I-95. The transition from the inland roads of Trumbull to the faster interstate environment defines the character of this route. Once you exit the highway, the final approach onto Atlantic Street shifts the pace, bringing you into the urban center of Stamford. Expect a functional, interstate-heavy experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and CT 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Reservoir Avenue.
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 12 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Reservoir Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
235 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
101 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
235 ft
Elevation Range
221 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Trumbull, CT
Full guide →Trumbull is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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 39m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 95. 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.
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 0.4 miles (Reservoir Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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