How far is East Hartford, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from East Hartford, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Hartford and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hartford and Greenwich.
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Start on Tolland Street
17 m · 9 sec · Tolland Street
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Turn left onto School Street
1133 ft · 28 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
2639 ft · 52 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street
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Turn right onto Roberts Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Roberts Street
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Turn right onto Silver Lane
1 km · 1 min · Silver Lane
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Take the ramp left toward US 5 South, CT 15 South, I 91 South: New Haven
758 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street
791 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
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Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hartford and Greenwich.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CT 15 South
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Hartford to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from East Hartford and 42.1 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Hartford and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 74.17 mi (119.37 km).
#1 East Hartford
Town of the United States
| Population | 49,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.7823200, -72.6120300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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