How far is Greenwich, CT from Orange, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Orange, CT is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
41.2 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.31 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Greenwich
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To Orange
20.6 mi
00h 28m

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 Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 121: Orange

    718 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Grassy Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Grassy Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Orange Center Road

    1733 ft · 42 sec · Orange Center Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orange Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
26.3 mi · 64%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 9%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
3.69 mi · 9%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 7%
CT 8 North
1.77 mi · 4%
CT 15 North
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 28m from Greenwich
Leave By
4:36 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 Orange?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 20.6 miles from Greenwich and 20.6 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.9 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 6.3 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 6.5 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.4 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 Orange. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Orange

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population13,882
Coordinates41.2784300, -73.0256600
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: Orange (-73.02566, 41.27843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 Orange. The current time is 00:20:50.

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.