How far is New Canaan, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from New Canaan, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Canaan and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan and Greenwich.
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Start on Elm Street
2674 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Weed Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Weed Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stamford Road
1208 ft · 41 sec · Old Stamford Road
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Take the ramp right
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Street
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
1900 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Putnam Avenue
1885 ft · 46 sec · East Putnam Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenwich Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
697 ft · 14 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Canaan and Greenwich.
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
7.57 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving New Canaan and Partly Sunny near Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Canaan to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from New Canaan and 8.9 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Canaan and Partly Sunny near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Greenburgh Town Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Canaan and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 10.84 mi (17.44 km).
#1 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwich
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 62,769 |
| Coordinates | 41.0264900, -73.6284600 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
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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