How far is Greenwich, CT from Portland, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Portland, CT is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
71.2 mi
01h 37m
Flight
63.67 mi
102.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.67 mi
Kilometers
102.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.2 mi
Kilometers
114.59 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Sat, May 30, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Sat, May 30, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-05-30T04:21
Arrive Portland
Sat, May 30, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To Portland
35.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.4 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street

    1480 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan

    75 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 18 sec · Newfield Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    778 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  22. 22

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 37%
I 95 North
26.3 mi · 37%
East Main Street
6.52 mi · 9%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 8 North
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

26.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 48m from Greenwich
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 35.5 miles from Greenwich and 35.7 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Portland. Straight-line distance: 63.67 mi (102.47 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Portland

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population9,213
Coordinates41.5728800, -72.6406500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: Portland (-72.64065, 41.57288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.86 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.00 $15.05 $30.10

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Portland. The current time is 04:21:34.

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.