Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Norwalk, CT
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Greenwich, CT
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East Norwalk, CT to Greenwich, CT is 15 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick hop between two points in the Northeast region. You'll be staying within Connecticut for the entire drive. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of time for activities at your destination. Consider this a straightforward journey with minimal planning required.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| East Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Greenwich, CT.
Start on CT 136
Turn right onto East Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto Arch Street
Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
Turn right onto West Elm Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Arch Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Arch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Norwalk on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 89% of it occurring on major roadways. Expect a largely uninterrupted 13.4-mile stretch on I 95, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads guiding you are I 95, East Avenue, and Winfield Street. While the majority of the trip is on the interstate, you will experience transitions between these roads as you approach your destination. The feel is predominantly one of efficient travel between two points.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m 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 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
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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