How far is Derby, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Derby, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.93 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.93 mi
Kilometers
64.26 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Derby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Derby
19.9 mi
00h 23m
To Greenwich
19.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Third Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Third Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    117 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1128 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    977 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Greenwich.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
26.5 mi · 66%
CT 8 South
12.4 mi · 31%
Arch Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Field Point Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Sound View Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 23m from Derby
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Derby and Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derby to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Derby and 19.9 miles from Greenwich.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Derby and Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.75 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates41.3206500, -73.0890000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.089009, 41.320669)
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Derby and Greenwich. The current time is 02:32:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.