How far is Wallingford, CT from Greenwich, CT?
The driving distance from Wallingford, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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 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 Wallingford and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford and Greenwich.
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Start on the route
66 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto North Colony Road
65 m · 6 sec · North Colony Road
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Turn right onto Quinnipiac Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Quinnipiac Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 South: New Haven
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
20.5 mi · 25 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 36 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 Wallingford 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
26.1 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wallingford 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 Wallingford to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Wallingford and 28.9 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wallingford and Mostly Sunny near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).
#1 Wallingford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4570400, -72.8231600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
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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