How far is Greenwich, CT from Watertown, CT?
The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Watertown, CT is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
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.
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 Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Watertown.
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Start on West Elm Street
16 m · 6 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Field Point Road
1187 ft · 26 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
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Continue on Arch Street
1165 ft · 35 sec · Arch Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 63: South Main Street
846 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1518 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
95 m · 10 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
2240 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on Straits Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Straits Turnpike
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich and Watertown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Watertown?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Greenwich and 30.9 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
New Haven City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 48.02 mi (77.28 km).
#1 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 21,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6062100, -73.1181700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-73.11817, 41.60621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
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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