How far is Old Greenwich, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from Old Greenwich, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Greenwich and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Greenwich and Greenwich.
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Start on Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue
2463 ft · 1 min · Sound Beach Avenue
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Turn left onto East Putnam Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Putnam Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenwich Avenue
1527 ft · 33 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 Old Greenwich 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.
East Putnam Avenue
Turn left onto East Putnam Avenue
3.08 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Old Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Greenwich to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Stamford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Old Greenwich and 2.5 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Old Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Stamford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
New Rochelle City Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stamford.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Greenwich and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 3.32 mi (5.35 km).
#1 Old Greenwich
Census designated place
| Population | 6,611 |
| Coordinates | 41.0228700, -73.5648500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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