Origin
Greenwich, CT
Morning in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to Norwalk, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This short, 15-mile drive from Greenwich to Norwalk, Connecticut, will take you about 21 minutes and is best tackled as a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for a quick local journey within the Northeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 88% of the travel occurring on interstates, making it a straightforward transit. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, and with no designated stops, the flexibility is yours to enjoy. This trip is perfect for a brief excursion where efficiency is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| East Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and Norwalk, 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
13 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lodging
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Avenue
11
Continue on East Avenue
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — 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
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward East Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward East Norwalk
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lodging
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Lodging
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Avenue
Turn left onto East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Norwalk, CT
Morning in Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21m 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 drive for most of this 15-mile journey, with 88% of your travel on high-speed roads like I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the route sticks to the interstate, you'll transition to local roads like East Avenue and Field Point Road as you approach your destination. This mix means you’ll experience periods of steady highway cruising punctuated by a brief shift to more urban driving.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Avenue. You will hit about 7 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 Effort
6/10
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 15 miles you will encounter 7 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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwich, CT
Full guide →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
- • 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
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 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on I 95. 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 Norwalk, 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: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norwalk, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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