Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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.
Greenwich, CT
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East Haven, CT
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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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 8 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and East Haven, CT.
Start on West Elm Street
Turn left onto Field Point Road
Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
Continue on Arch Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Continue on East Street
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto CT 142
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto Field Point Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.68 one way
$17.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| premium | $5.29 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Greenwich on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in East Haven on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
141 ft
Total Descent
215 ft
Highest Point
96 ft
Elevation Range
88 ft
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
Founded 1707
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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