How far is Westbrook, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Westbrook, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
71.81 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.98 mi
102.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.98 mi
Kilometers
102.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Tue, May 5, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Westbrook
Tue, May 5, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbrook
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive Greenwich
Tue, May 5, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Westbrook
35.9 mi
00h 37m
To Greenwich
35.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westbrook Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 18 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Post Road

    58 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbrook Place

    111 m · 12 sec · Westbrook Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Essex Road

    2621 ft · 1 min · Essex Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 95 South

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    48.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
70.5 mi · 98%
Essex Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Arch Street
0.29 mi
Field Point Road
0.22 mi
Sound View Drive
0.22 mi
Westbrook Place
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Continue straight

48.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 37m from Westbrook
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westbrook and Sunny near Greenwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Westbrook and 35.9 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

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Bridgeport

12 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

41 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 63.98 mi (102.97 km).

Westbrook

#1 Westbrook

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population6,842
Coordinates41.2853800, -72.4475900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Post Road (-72.447588, 41.285383)
End: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbrook and Greenwich. The current time is 00:44:02.

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.