Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
108.5 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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North Stonington, CT
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The drive from Greenwich, CT to North Stonington, CT covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Norwich-Westerly Road, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Greenwich, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 101.1 mi | 2h 7m |
| Norwich-Westerly Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Long Wharf Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 89 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,470 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~523 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and North Stonington, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 2
Continue on CT 2
Enter roundabout onto CT 2
Continue on CT 2
Turn right onto Rocky Hollow Road
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 54.2 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 North Stonington, CT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenwich, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 108.5 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Greenwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.1 miles.
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 105.5 — 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
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
Take the exit toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$18.07 one way
$36.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $20.06 | $40.11 |
| premium | $5.07 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.39 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in North Stonington on Tuesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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
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.
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108.5 mi in 2h 21m, mostly highway — 101.1 mi of that is on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Norwich-Westerly Road. 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.
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 108.5 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
324 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
130 ft
~108.5 mi in
Elevation Range
117 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 1807
North Stonington is a village in southeastern Connecticut, about 5 miles inland from the coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 108.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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