How far is Greenwich, CT from Avon, CT?
The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Avon, CT is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 53m.
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 Greenwich and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Avon.
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Start on West Elm Street
16 m · 6 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Field Point Road
1187 ft · 26 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
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Continue on Arch Street
1165 ft · 35 sec · Arch Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
1323 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Simsbury Road
20 m · 1 sec · Simsbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simsbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich and Avon.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenwich and Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Avon?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 41.2 miles from Greenwich and 41.3 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwich and Sunny near Avon.
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 Greenwich and Avon. Straight-line distance: 68.1 mi (109.6 km).
#1 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 18,220 |
| Coordinates | 41.8098200, -72.8306500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-72.83065, 41.80982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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