How far is Greenwich, CT from Wethersfield, CT?
The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to Wethersfield, CT is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwich and Wethersfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich and Wethersfield.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Wethersfield
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Great Meadow Road
1877 ft · 56 sec · Great Meadow Road
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Continue on Great Meadow Road
593 ft · 23 sec · Great Meadow Road
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Continue on Marsh Street
2436 ft · 1 min · Marsh Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
544 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich and Wethersfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 00h 34m
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 near Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwich to Wethersfield?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Greenwich and 39.5 miles from Wethersfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Greenwich is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orange.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Wethersfield. Straight-line distance: 69.41 mi (111.71 km).
#1 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wethersfield
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.7142700, -72.6525900 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wethersfield (-72.65259, 41.71427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
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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