Origin
Branford, CT
Late night in Branford on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Branford, CT to Greenwich, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.9 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Branford, CT
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Greenwich, CT
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Trip Overview
Branford to Greenwich is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that’s ideal for a single day. You’ll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route if you need a quick and direct journey between these two Connecticut towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 46.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| West Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Saltonstall Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 46.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branford, CT and Greenwich, CT.
1
Start on CT 146
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saltonstall Parkway
4
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Frontage Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South
6
Merge onto I 95
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Arch Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Arch Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sound View Drive
10
Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Elm Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Elm Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Branford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Arch Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Arch Street
6
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Arch Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Field Point Road
Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenwich, CT
Late night in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
4:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll be on I 95 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 46.8 miles, so expect a consistent, fast pace for the majority of your trip. While the route primarily utilizes the interstate, you will also encounter sections of West Main Street and Saltonstall Parkway, offering slight variations in scenery and speed. The character is predominantly one of efficient travel, with minimal slowdowns outside of potential traffic congestion.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Branford, CT
Full guide →Branford is a city of 28,000 people (2014) in the Greater New Haven region of Connecticut. Branford has six historic districts that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places (NRHp). These include buildings in Federal, Arts and Crafts, and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Five NRHP-listed districts are Branford Center Historic District, Branford Point Historic District, Canoe Brook Historic District, Route 146 Historic District, and Stony Creek-Thimble Islands Historic District.
Arriving in Greenwich, CT
Full guide →Founded 1640
Greenwich is a town of about 60,000 in Fairfield County, southwestern Connecticut. It is one of the wealthiest communities in America and is blessed with lush and beautiful scenery and many large and impressive houses.
Top landmarks
- • Great Captain Island Light — lighthouse built 1868 in Connecticut, United States
- • William E. Ward House — historic house located near Rye Brook, New York, United States
- • Bruce Museum of Arts and Science — museum in Greenwich, Connecticut
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwich, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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