How far is West Hartford, CT from Old Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from West Hartford, CT to Old Greenwich, CT is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
80.16 mi
01h 48m
Flight
66.54 mi
107.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.16 mi
Kilometers
129.01 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Greenwich
Sun, Apr 12, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in West Hartford
Sun, Apr 12, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hartford
2026-04-12T06:03
Arrive Old Greenwich
Sun, Apr 12, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hartford
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
Orange
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From West Hartford
40.1 mi
00h 54m
To Old Greenwich
40.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Sunday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph S
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Hartford and Old Greenwich.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford and Old Greenwich.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 South: New Britain

    715 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on CT 9 South: Newington, New Britain

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin

    2126 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broad Street

    30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich

    623 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn uturn onto East Putnam Avenue

    1293 ft · 32 sec · East Putnam Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sound Beach Avenue

    2398 ft · 1 min · Sound Beach Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Sound Beach Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sound Beach Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hartford and Old Greenwich.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 38%
I 95 South
23.4 mi · 29%
CT 9 South
8.67 mi · 11%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 4%
Merritt Parkway
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

30.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange
00h 54m from West Hartford
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Old Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hartford to Old Greenwich?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from West Hartford and 40.1 miles from Old Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Old Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near Orange

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

18 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hartford and Old Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 66.54 mi (107.08 km).

West Hartford

#1 West Hartford

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population62,868
Coordinates41.7620400, -72.7420400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Old Greenwich

#2 Old Greenwich

Census designated place

Population6,611
Coordinates41.0228700, -73.5648500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hartford (-72.74204, 41.76204)
End: Old Greenwich (-73.56485, 41.02287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.33
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.16 $22.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.61 $25.23
Premium $4.86 $13.75 $27.50
Diesel $6.00 $16.97 $33.94

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hartford and Old Greenwich. The current time is 06:03:53.

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.