How far is Greenwich, CT from Ridgefield, CT?
The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Ridgefield, CT is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwich and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Ridgefield.
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Start on West Elm Street
16 m · 5 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto Field Point Road
654 ft · 31 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn right onto West Putnam Avenue
3018 ft · 1 min · West Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Maple Avenue
1900 ft · 33 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto North Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Street
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 North: New Haven
727 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 124: New Canaan, Darien
1111 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
103 m · 14 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1035 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
153 m · 16 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Street
2228 ft · 40 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Smith Ridge Road
45 m · 7 sec · Smith Ridge Road
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Continue on Smith Ridge Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Smith Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Spring Hill Lane
1231 ft · 34 sec · Spring Hill Lane
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Continue on West Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lane
53 m · 5 sec · West Lane
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Continue on Main Street
3268 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich and Ridgefield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.06 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Greenwich and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
New Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Greenwich and 13.2 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greenwich and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near New Canaan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Canaan.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.38 km).
#1 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-73.49818, 41.28148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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