Origin
Greenwich, CT
Late night in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to Heritage Village, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Heritage Village, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Greenwich to Heritage Village, expect a straightforward 58.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical way to navigate between these two Connecticut locations. You will spend most of your time on major thoroughfares, making this a functional commute rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. Overall, the drive offers a reliable connection through the Northeast, providing a efficient link between your origin and destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 24.6 mi | 30m |
| I 684 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| King Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Glenville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Glenville Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Poverty Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 24.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and Heritage Village, CT.
1
Start on West Elm Street
53 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Field Point Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Field Point Road
3
Turn slight left onto Dearfield Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dearfield Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Glenville Road
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Glenville Road
5
Continue on Glenville Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Glenville Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Glenville Street
7
Continue on Glenville Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Glenville Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto NY 120A
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
King Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto NY 120A
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gateway Lane
10
Turn left onto NY 120
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Street
11
Turn right onto Airport Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Airport Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
13
Merge onto I 684
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 684
14
Continue on I 684
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 684
Exit |; 9W|9E
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 9E
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
16
Merge onto I 84
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 84
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
20
Turn left onto US 6; CT 67
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street North
21
Turn left onto Main Street South
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street South
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Poverty Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Poverty Road
23
Continue on East Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Hill Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto East Hill Road
296 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Hill Road
25
Continue on East Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hill Road
26
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
27
Turn slight right
59 ft
·
4 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 120A / King Street
Turn right onto NY 120A / King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
42 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Waterbury
8
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Main Street South
Turn left onto Main Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Heritage Village, CT
Late night in Heritage Village on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Brewster, NY
29 mi in
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
16 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
1h 23m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of your travel time will be spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of King Street, I-684, and I-84 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of the drive is a 24.6-mile stretch on I-84, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the route begins with local road access via King Street, the character quickly shifts to a consistent interstate pace. You should be prepared for a utilitarian drive where the focus is on maintaining steady momentum rather than traversing winding backroads.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near NY 120A / King Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 3.1 miles (NY 120A / King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles (US 6): 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.
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 Greenwich, CT to Heritage Village, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
42 mi in
|
~57m
|
via I 84; US 6
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on I 84. 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 Heritage Village, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 3.1 miles (NY 120A / King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles (US 6): 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. 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 Heritage Village, 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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