How far is Niantic, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from Niantic, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 56m.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niantic and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niantic and Greenwich.
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Start on the route
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Flanders Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Flanders Road
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Turn left onto Society Road
2028 ft · 51 sec · Society Road
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Continue on Society Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Society Road
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Continue on West Society Road
1185 ft · 33 sec · West Society Road
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Take the ramp straight
972 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Niantic and Greenwich.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Society Road
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Niantic and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Niantic to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Niantic and 43.6 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Niantic and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near West Haven
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 West Haven.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niantic and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 77.45 mi (124.64 km).
#1 Niantic
Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,114 |
| Coordinates | 41.3253800, -72.1931300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
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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