How far is Greenwich, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.74 mi
00h 28m
Flight
20.58 mi
33.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Darien
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Greenwich
11.2 mi
00h 14m
To Fairfield
11.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Street, Southport

    1060 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Rennell Drive

    1579 ft · 27 sec · Rennell Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Post Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Post Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
20.1 mi · 89%
Post Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Rennell Drive
0.3 mi · 1%
Field Point Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Arch Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Sound View Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 14m from Greenwich
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Greenwich and 11.5 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Greenwich is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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 Darien and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk , CT
125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 3.2/5 22 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

7 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

37 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.16
Round trip
$6.31
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.16 $6.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.57 $7.13
Premium $4.86 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $6.00 $4.80 $9.60

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 Greenwich and Fairfield. The current time is 00:25:05.

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.