How far is Greenwich, CT from Old Lyme, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Old Lyme, CT is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.14 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.48 mi
113.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.48 mi
Kilometers
113.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.14 mi
Kilometers
125.76 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Lyme
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-23T13:42
Arrive Old Lyme
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Woodmont
CT

Borough in Milford, Connecticut

From Greenwich
39 mi
00h 52m
To Old Lyme
39.1 mi
00h 52m

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
Old Lyme Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Niantic as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Old Lyme.

  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

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, CT 156: Old Lyme

    1083 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2375 ft · 54 sec · Shore Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ferry Road

    1603 ft · 1 min · Ferry Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lyme Street

    1199 ft · 45 sec · Lyme Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Library Lane

    63 m · 14 sec · Library Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
73 mi · 93%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Shore Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Ferry Road
0.3 mi
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodmont
00h 52m from Greenwich
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Old Lyme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Old Lyme?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Woodmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Greenwich and 39.1 miles from Old Lyme.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Old Lyme.

Stop Ideas Near Woodmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodmont, 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 Woodmont.

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

29 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

38 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Old Lyme. Straight-line distance: 70.48 mi (113.43 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Old Lyme

#2 Old Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,280
Coordinates41.3159300, -72.3289700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: Old Lyme (-72.32897, 41.31593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.78
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.89 $21.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.30 $24.60
Premium $4.86 $13.41 $26.82
Diesel $6.00 $16.55 $33.10

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 Old Lyme. The current time is 13:42:00.

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.