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Trip from Easton, CT to Greenwich, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

26.5 mi

43 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Easton, CT

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Downtown Greenwich, CT, CT

Greenwich, CT

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Trip Overview

Easton to Greenwich is 26.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and efficient option for getting between these two towns. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal fuss, ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger New England adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 15.2 mi 20m
Westport Road 2.9 mi 6m
Easton Road 2.4 mi 4m
Westport Easton Turnpike 1.5 mi 2m
Riverside Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Wilton Road 0.4 mi <1m
Center Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 15.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Greenwich, CT.

1

Start on this road

23 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Center Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Center Road
3

Turn left onto CT 136

2.9 mi · 6 min · Westport Road
4

Continue on CT 136

1.5 mi · 2 min · Westport Easton Turnpike
5

Continue on CT 136

2.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road
6

Continue on CT 136

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto CT 57

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Canal Street
8

Continue on CT 57

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Kings Highway North
9

Turn left onto CT 33

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Wilton Road
10

Continue on CT 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
11

Continue on CT 33

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Saugatuck Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: New York City
13

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 20 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3 Toward Arch Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
17

Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto West Elm Street

53 ft · 1 sec · West Elm Street
19

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Road

Turn left onto Center Road

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip | ~42m 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
25.9 mi into trip | ~42m in | Arch Street

Turn right onto Arch Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.27 one way

$8.53 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.69 $9.39
premium $4.86 $5.07 $10.15
diesel $5.61 $5.85 $11.70

Estimated Tolls: $0.11

Westport Easton Turnpike (1.5 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.78 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Easton, CT

Late night in Easton on Sunday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, CT

Late night in Greenwich on Sunday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

3 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

44m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey utilizing major highways like I 95. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a longest continuous segment of 15.2 miles on I 95. While the highway forms the backbone of this trip, you'll also navigate sections on Westport Road and Easton Road, offering a brief change of pace. The overall character is efficient and direct, prioritizing speed over winding scenic byways.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Westport Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Greenwich, CT

Full guide →

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.

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 44m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Westport Easton Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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: near the start (Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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