How far is Lake Pocotopaug, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Lake Pocotopaug, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.09 mi
01h 54m
Flight
70.2 mi
112.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.2 mi
Kilometers
112.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.09 mi
Kilometers
130.5 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Sat, Apr 11, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Pocotopaug
Sat, Apr 11, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Pocotopaug
2026-04-11T06:09
Arrive Greenwich
Sat, Apr 11, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Pocotopaug
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
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Lake Pocotopaug
40.5 mi
00h 57m
To Greenwich
40.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Pocotopaug and Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Pocotopaug and Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Drive

    945 ft · 26 sec · Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West High Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Marlborough Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Prospect Street

    560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Liberty Street

    778 ft · 27 sec · Liberty Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newfield Street

    758 ft · 20 sec · Newfield Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    736 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 36 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Pocotopaug and Greenwich.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 37%
I 95 South
26.5 mi · 33%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
Meriden Road
4.25 mi · 5%
Portland-Cobalt Road
4.18 mi · 5%
West High Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 57m from Lake Pocotopaug
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lake Pocotopaug and Sunny near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Pocotopaug to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 40.5 miles from Lake Pocotopaug and 40.6 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lake Pocotopaug and Sunny near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Pocotopaug and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 70.2 mi (112.98 km).

Lake Pocotopaug

#1 Lake Pocotopaug

Census designated place

Population3,436
Coordinates41.5984300, -72.5103700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Pocotopaug (-72.51037, 41.59843)
End: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.57
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.28 $22.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.75 $25.49
Premium $4.86 $13.89 $27.79
Diesel $6.00 $17.15 $34.30

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Pocotopaug and Greenwich. The current time is 06:09:47.

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.