How far is Greenwich, CT from East Haven, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to East Haven, CT is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.09 mi
01h 09m
Flight
43.14 mi
69.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.14 mi
Kilometers
69.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Haven
Sat, Apr 11, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-11T09:05
Arrive East Haven
Sat, Apr 11, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Greenwich
24.5 mi
00h 34m
To East Haven
24.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and East Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 26 sec · Field Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Arch Street

    1165 ft · 35 sec · Arch Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Frontage Road

    136 m · 10 sec · Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Saltonstall Parkway

    2499 ft · 46 sec · Saltonstall Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hemingway Avenue

    1452 ft · 31 sec · Hemingway Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hemingway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
44.1 mi · 90%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 3%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 2%
Frontage Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Saltonstall Parkway
0.47 mi · 1%
Hemingway Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

43.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 34m from Greenwich
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwich and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near East Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to East Haven?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 24.5 miles from Greenwich and 24.6 miles from East Haven.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwich and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near East Haven.

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 9.4 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 2.7 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 7.8 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.7 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 Greenwich and East Haven. Straight-line distance: 43.14 mi (69.43 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
East Haven

#2 East Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population28,454
Coordinates41.2762100, -72.8684300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: East Haven (-72.86843, 41.27621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.86 $8.40 $16.81
Diesel $6.00 $10.37 $20.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and East Haven. The current time is 09:05:58.

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.