How far is Greenwich, CT from Washington, CT?
The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Washington, CT is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwich and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Washington.
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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
533 ft · 24 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Dearfield Drive
1919 ft · 42 sec · Dearfield Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Glenville Road
70 m · 5 sec · Glenville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Glenville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Glenville Road
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Continue on Glenville Street
553 ft · 16 sec · Glenville Street
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Continue on Glenville Street
2669 ft · 58 sec · Glenville Street
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Turn right onto King Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Gateway Lane
102 m · 12 sec · Gateway Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Street
2030 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Airport Road
56 m · 5 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2445 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.3 km · 59 sec · Park Lane Road
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Turn right onto Chestnut Land Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Land Road
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Continue on Church Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Calhoun Street
1783 ft · 36 sec · Calhoun Street
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Continue on Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn left onto Old North Road
10 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich and Washington.
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.
Airport Road
Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Washington?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Danbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Greenwich and 31.7 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Danbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danbury.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Washington. Straight-line distance: 44.94 mi (72.32 km).
#1 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-73.31067, 41.63148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.43 | $26.87 |
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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