How far is Greenwich, CT from Ellington, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Ellington, CT is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
97.44 mi
02h 09m
Flight
85.29 mi
137.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.29 mi
Kilometers
137.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.44 mi
Kilometers
156.81 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-17T21:19
Arrive Ellington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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

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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Greenwich
48.7 mi
01h 04m
To Ellington
48.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 30 South, CT 83: Talcottville, Rockville

    963 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 83 North: Rockville, Ellington

    917 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Talcottville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Union Street

    849 ft · 20 sec · Union Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Street

    565 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3153 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 31%
I 95 North
26.3 mi · 27%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 18%
I 84 East
6.58 mi · 7%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 4%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
01h 04m from Greenwich
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwich and Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Greenwich and 48.8 miles from Ellington.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwich and Chance Rain Showers near Ellington.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Ellington. Straight-line distance: 85.29 mi (137.26 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Ellington

#2 Ellington

Town in Connecticut

Population16,652
Coordinates41.9039900, -72.4698100
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: Ellington (-72.46981, 41.90399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.14
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.57 $27.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.86 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.00 $20.63 $41.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Ellington. The current time is 21:19:43.

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.