How far is Greenwich, CT from Preston City, CT?

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Preston City, CT is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
105.78 mi
02h 22m
Flight
92.66 mi
149.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.66 mi
Kilometers
149.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.78 mi
Kilometers
170.23 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Preston City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Preston City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From Greenwich
52.8 mi
01h 11m
To Preston City
53 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Preston City.

  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

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Downtown Norwich

    1324 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Salem Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    1325 ft · 50 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Water Street

    93 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Viaduct Street

    1643 ft · 58 sec · Viaduct Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1726 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Shetucket Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Shetucket Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Shetucket Turnpike

    1539 ft · 34 sec · Old Shetucket Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jewett City Road

    141 m · 12 sec · Jewett City Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
82.4 mi · 78%
I 395 North
11 mi · 10%
Shetucket Turnpike
3.44 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Hamilton Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
01h 11m from Greenwich
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenwich and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Preston City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Preston City?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Greenwich and 53 miles from Preston City.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greenwich and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Preston City.

Stop Ideas Near Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Preston City. Straight-line distance: 92.66 mi (149.12 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 Preston City

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population5,000
Coordinates41.5289900, -71.9739600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
End: Preston City (-71.97396, 41.52899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Preston City. The current time is 06:33:14.

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.