How far is New Haven, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from New Haven, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 54m.
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 Connecticut, United States of America
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 New Haven and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Greenwich.
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Start on College Street
2487 ft · 54 sec · College Street
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Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
817 ft · 25 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
754 ft · 15 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
655 ft · 16 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
147 m · 16 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Avenue
636 ft · 15 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: New York City
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street
791 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
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Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
16 m · 1 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 Haven and Greenwich.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Haven to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from New Haven and 24.7 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around New Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.46 km).
#1 New Haven
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 130,801 |
| Coordinates | 41.3081500, -72.9281600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
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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