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

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
75.84 mi
01h 41m
Flight
67.67 mi
108.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.84 mi
Kilometers
122.05 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Old Saybrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Milford
CT

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Greenwich
37.8 mi
00h 50m
To Old Saybrook
38 mi
00h 50m

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 Old Saybrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.3 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook

    537 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    852 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Middlesex Turnpike

    81 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
70.6 mi · 93%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Boston Post Road
0.42 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 50m from Greenwich
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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 Old Saybrook?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Greenwich and 38 miles from Old Saybrook.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 67.67 mi (108.91 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Old Saybrook

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

Population9,983
Coordinates41.2917700, -72.3762000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: Old Saybrook (-72.3762, 41.29177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.15
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.57 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.94 $23.89
Premium $4.86 $13.02 $26.04
Diesel $6.00 $16.07 $32.14

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 Saybrook. The current time is 03:46:26.

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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.