How far is Willimantic, CT from Greenwich, CT?

The driving distance from Willimantic, CT to Greenwich, CT is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108 mi
02h 21m
Flight
87.51 mi
140.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.51 mi
Kilometers
140.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108 mi
Kilometers
173.81 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwich
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Willimantic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willimantic
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Greenwich
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willimantic
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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Willimantic
53.5 mi
01h 10m
To Greenwich
54.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Willimantic Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Willimantic Road

  5. 5

    Keep left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

    791 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    757 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 28 sec · Field Point Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 28%
I 95 South
26.5 mi · 24%
I 91 South
14 mi · 13%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 10%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 5%
Middletown Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
01h 10m from Willimantic
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Willimantic and 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 Willimantic to Greenwich?

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Willimantic and 54.5 miles from Greenwich.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Willimantic and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwich.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willimantic and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 87.51 mi (140.84 km).

Willimantic

#1 Willimantic

Town in the U.

Population17,737
Coordinates41.7106500, -72.2081300
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Greenwich

#2 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Willimantic (-72.20813, 41.71065)
End: Greenwich (-73.62846, 41.02649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $15.03
Round trip
$30.06
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.03 $30.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $4.86 $18.51 $37.02
Diesel $6.00 $22.85 $45.70

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Willimantic and Greenwich. The current time is 19:11:28.

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.