Greenwich, CT to Jewett City, CT is 109.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m via I 95 and I 395, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a straightforward transit rather than a scenic exploration. Most of the route is on major interstates, making it a quick connection if you need to get between these areas efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from Greenwich, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
81.9 mi
1h 44m
I 395
21.3 mi
23m
Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
River Road
1 mi
1m
Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Frontage Road
0.7 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Field Point Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 81.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,669 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~618 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 35 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 Jewett City, 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
0.7 mi·48 sec·Frontage Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 North
14
Merge onto I 95
38 mi·44 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 395
21 mi·23 min·I 395
Exit 76Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Exit 21Toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City
17
Turn right onto CT 12
1.0 mi·1 min·River Road
18
Continue on CT 12; CT 138
0.4 mi·53 sec·Main Street
19
Turn right onto Ashland Street
82 ft·3 sec·Ashland Street
20
Arrive at destination
Ashland Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 20m duration, this is a comfortable same-day trip. Aim to depart Greenwich in the morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion. You'll have plenty of daylight to complete the 109.4 miles. With only one recommended day, there's no need to split the drive, offering flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $18, and while there are no mandatory stops indicated, it's always wise to refuel before embarking on longer highway stretches, especially before the 81.9-mile segment on I 95.
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 54.7 miles from Greenwich, CT, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jewett City, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwich, 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 Greenwich, CT
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Greenwich, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 81.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.6 — 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.
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.
6
86.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 395
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6
107.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.19 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$21.25
$42.50
premium
$5.30
$22.83
$45.66
diesel
$6.18
$26.61
$53.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.8
0
$11.49
$5.25
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.57
$4.38
EV Truck/SUV
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Greenwich, CT
Morning
in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jewett City, CT
Morning
in Jewett City on Tuesday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 7 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 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
2h 20m 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.
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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 15.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the 109.4 miles on interstates. You'll experience an 81.9-mile stretch on I 95 before transitioning to I 395. The latter part of the drive, beginning with Forbes Avenue, will involve surface roads. Expect to encounter dense exits and merges typical of interstate travel for most of your time behind the wheel.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.
Driving Effort6/10
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 109.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
211 ft11 ft
Total Climb
374 ft
Total Descent
328 ft
Highest Point
211 ft
~101.5 mi in
Elevation Range
200 ft
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 Jewett City, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield 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.
Top landmarks
•Bruce Museum — museum in Greenwich, Connecticut
•Great Captain Island Light — lighthouse built 1868 in Connecticut, United States
•Cos Cob station — Railway station in Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 109.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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 Jewett City, 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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles (Long Wharf Drive): 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 Jewett City, CT before heading back.
