If you are planning a quick excursion through Connecticut, the 49.1-mile journey from Greenwich to East Haven is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this trip in about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. The path stays within the Northeast region, connecting two coastal Connecticut hubs primarily via I-95. Because the duration is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
43.8 mi
59m
Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Frontage Road
1 mi
1m
Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Saltonstall Parkway
0.5 mi
<1m
Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Field Point Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Arch Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 43.8 mi, about 59m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,279 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~920 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 8 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and East Haven, CT.
1
Start on West Elm Street
53 ft·5 sec·West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto Field Point Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
0.2 mi·23 sec·Sound View Drive
4
Continue on Arch Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Arch Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
6
Merge onto I 95
44 mi·59 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Street
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi·9 sec·Water Street
11
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi·2 min·Forbes Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 1
0.9 mi·1 min·Frontage Road
13
Continue on US 1
446 ft·9 sec·Frontage Road
14
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi·45 sec·Saltonstall Parkway
15
Turn right onto CT 142
0.3 mi·31 sec·Hemingway Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Hemingway Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Greenwich, 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Field Point Road
Turn left onto Field Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.7 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
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 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
44.9 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$8.65
$17.30
premium
$4.81
$9.30
$18.60
diesel
$4.80
$9.27
$18.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.7
0
$5.16
$2.36
Efficient EV
12.3
0
$4.30
$1.96
EV Truck/SUV
19.6
0
$6.87
$3.14
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Jul 4, 2026
Origin
Greenwich, CT
Morning
in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 5 to 9 mph68% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
East Haven, CT
Morning
in East Haven on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 2 to 8 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as 90% of your travel takes place on major corridors. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 43.8 miles—cruising along I-95. This segment defines the trip, offering a consistent interstate pace before you transition to local roads like Forbes Avenue and Frontage Road. While the route lacks the variety of winding backroads, the highway-focused nature keeps the drive efficient and direct. Be prepared for a standard interstate flow that transitions quickly into the local streets of East Haven as you reach your final destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Forbes Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m 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: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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
East Haven is a town in Connecticut three minutes' drive from New Haven and 35 miles from Hartford. It is part of the Greater New Haven area, founded in 1683. The town's population was 28,000 as of 2020. While East Haven has been well-known for a large Italian-American population, the town has received many newer immigrants, particularly from Ecuador, since the late 20th century. The shape of the town is vertically long, and split into three different areas: Foxon, the Center, and Momauguin. Foxon is the northernmost section and is surrounded Branford and North Branford as well as New Haven. The Center is not geographically the center of town, but contains the town hall, library, and the green, surrounded by a suburban area. Momauguin, to the south, borders New Haven along the coastline and contains the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport.
The longest stretch is about 43.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 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 East Haven, CT before heading back.
