Greenwich, CT to Sherwood Manor, CT is 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m via I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway-heavy profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a single day. Plan for minimal travel time, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Greenwich, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
36.1 mi
43m
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi
33m
I 95
26.1 mi
35m
CT 8
5 mi
5m
Merritt Parkway
3 mi
4m
Elm Street
1 mi
2m
George Washington Road
0.7 mi
1m
Shaker Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 36.1 mi, about 43m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,977 veh/hr typical
· worst 7,011
Quietest
2 AM
~469 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 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 Sherwood Manor, 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
26 mi·35 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 27AToward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, WaterburyUse the right lane.
8
Continue on CT 8; CT 25
3.2 mi·3 min·CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
1.8 mi·2 min·CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New HavenUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto CT 15
3.0 mi·4 min·Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 15
27 mi·33 min·Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 65AToward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, MiddletownUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 91
18 mi·21 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
18 mi·22 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 48Toward CT 220: Elm Street, ThompsonvilleUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CT 220
1.0 mi·2 min·Elm Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto CT 220
0.5 mi·1 min·Shaker Road
19
Turn left onto George Washington Road
0.7 mi·1 min·George Washington Road
20
Turn left onto Varno Lane
0.3 mi·47 sec·Varno Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Varno Lane
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2-hour drive, consider leaving Greenwich, CT, after the morning rush hour to avoid congestion on I 95. Since the total travel time is under 2.5 hours, you likely won't need formal rest stops, but it's always wise to fuel up before you depart to avoid the $19 estimated cost on the road. Keep an eye out for the transition from the parkway system to standard interstate driving as you approach your final destination in Sherwood Manor.
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 51.2 miles from Greenwich, CT, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherwood Manor, 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 102.3 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Greenwich, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 36.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 99.8 — 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
27 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
8
32.6 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
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 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
8
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
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 65A
Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
8
99.8 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward CT 220: Elm Street, Thompsonville
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 48
Toward CT 220: Elm Street, Thompsonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.08 one way
$36.17 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$19.81
$39.62
premium
$5.29
$21.30
$42.60
diesel
$5.35
$21.55
$43.09
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: 35.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Efficient EV
25.6
0
$8.95
$4.09
EV Truck/SUV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Greenwich, CT
Afternoon
in Greenwich on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 3 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sherwood Manor, CT
Afternoon
in Sherwood Manor on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 3 mph5% 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
9 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 14m 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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 14.1
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 102.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the driving on major roads like I 91 and I 95. You'll encounter a 36.1-mile stretch on I 91, offering a consistent cruising experience. Expect frequent exits as you navigate through populated areas, which can add to the overall travel time even on the highway segments. The transition to surface roads will occur near your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 102.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Field Point Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
379 ft21 ft
Total Climb
721 ft
Total Descent
679 ft
Highest Point
379 ft
~65.8 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenwich, CT and Sherwood Manor, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven and Middletown.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Sherwood Manor, 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 11 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: 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 and New England National Scenic Trail. 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 Sherwood Manor, CT before heading back.
