Enfield, CT to Greenwich, CT is 98.1 miles and takes about 2h 7m via I-91 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region down towards the coast. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points. Expect a predominantly highway experience with minimal detours, suitable for those prioritizing speed and efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49 miles from Enfield, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
32.8 mi
40m
CT 15
29.8 mi
37m
I 95
26.1 mi
35m
CT 8
4.5 mi
5m
Enfield Street
0.9 mi
1m
King Street
0.8 mi
1m
Field Point Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Sound View Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 32.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, CT and Greenwich, CT.
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Start on US 5
0.9 mi·1 min·Enfield Street
2
Continue on US 5
0.8 mi·1 min·King Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
4
Merge onto I 91
33 mi·40 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 17Toward CT 15 SouthUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·8 sec
Toward CT 15 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto CT 15
30 mi·37 min·CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 34Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, WaterburyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward CT 8 South: BridgeportUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto CT 8
4.5 mi·5 min·CT 8
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
26 mi·35 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·29 sec
Exit 3Toward Arch StreetUse 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
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, especially as you get closer to the Fairfield County area. Since the drive is relatively short and predominantly highway, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the $16 estimate suggests filling up before you depart or at a major service area. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can depart when it best suits your schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49 miles from Enfield, CT, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwich, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enfield, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enfield, CT
This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Enfield, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 32.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 34.7 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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34.7 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
35.1 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
65 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
7
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
7
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.79 one way
$31.59 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.38
$34.75
premium
$4.86
$18.79
$37.57
diesel
$5.61
$21.66
$43.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
EV Truck/SUV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Enfield, CT
Night
in Enfield on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenwich, CT
Night
in Greenwich on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
2h 7m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 84.5
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive for 95% of its 98.1 miles. You'll spend most of your time on I-91 and I-95, with the longest continuous stretch on I-91 covering 32.8 miles. Surface roads will only become a factor in the final miles as you approach Greenwich. Be prepared for frequent exits and entrances as you navigate these busy interstates.
95% 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: 32.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 98.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enfield, CT to Greenwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenwich, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. 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.
