How far is Preston City, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Preston City, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.2 mi
02h 22m
Flight
92.66 mi
149.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.66 mi
Kilometers
149.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.2 mi
Kilometers
170.91 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Preston City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Preston City
2026-04-15T04:39
Arrive Greenwich
Wed, Apr 15, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Preston City
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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From Preston City
53 mi
01h 11m
To Greenwich
53.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Preston City and Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Preston City and Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jewett City Road

    141 m · 10 sec · Jewett City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Shetucket Turnpike

    1539 ft · 33 sec · Old Shetucket Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shetucket Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Shetucket Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2971 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    634 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    52 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    696 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive

    34 m · 4 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    139 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Side Boulevard

    1247 ft · 24 sec · West Side Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Salem Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston City and Greenwich.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Turnpike
97.9 mi · 92%
Shetucket Turnpike
3.44 mi · 3%
Hamilton Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.21 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Arch Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Salem Turnpike

Merge slight left

85.7 mi · 01h 51m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
01h 11m from Preston City
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Preston City 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 Preston City to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Preston City and 53.2 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Preston City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Branford

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

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

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Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Preston City and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 92.66 mi (149.12 km).

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#1 Preston City

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population5,000
Coordinates41.5289900, -71.9739600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Preston City (-71.97396, 41.52899)
End: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.27
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.14 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.86 $19.87 $39.74
Diesel $6.00 $24.53 $49.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Preston City and Greenwich. The current time is 04:39:33.

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.