How far is Southbury, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Southbury, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
62.11 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.11 mi
Kilometers
99.95 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Fri, Apr 24, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Southbury
Fri, Apr 24, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southbury
2026-04-24T17:22
Arrive Greenwich
Fri, Apr 24, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southbury
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
Ridgefield
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Southbury
28.4 mi
00h 31m
To Greenwich
33.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southbury and Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    1369 ft · 25 sec · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West, US 6 West: Danbury

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1975 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling

    694 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 South: White Plains

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport

    1254 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    1402 ft · 35 sec · Airport Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Airport Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rye Lake Avenue

    51 m · 3 sec · Rye Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Rye Lake Avenue

    1168 ft · 26 sec · Rye Lake Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glen Ridge Road

    36 m · 4 sec · Glen Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Glen Ridge Road

    2492 ft · 2 min · Glen Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Glenville Street

    553 ft · 13 sec · Glenville Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Glenville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Glenville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Glenville Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Glenville Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dearfield Drive

    1 m · 1 sec · Dearfield Drive

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Dearfield Drive

    1831 ft · 39 sec · Dearfield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    623 ft · 35 sec · Field Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southbury 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
24.8 mi · 40%
I 684 South
24 mi · 39%
King Street
3.11 mi · 5%
Glenville Road
2 mi · 3%
Airport Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Glen Ridge Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight right

23.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 31m from Southbury
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southbury 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 Southbury to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Southbury and 33.7 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southbury and Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 7.9 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

34 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southbury and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).

Southbury

#1 Southbury

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population19,496
Coordinates41.4814800, -73.2131700
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-73.213296, 41.481493)
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Southbury and Greenwich. The current time is 17:22:21.

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.