Origin
Greenwich, CT
Morning in Greenwich on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to Stratford, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Stratford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwich, CT to Stratford, CT covers 30.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, South Avenue, Field Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 29.1 mi | 39m |
| South Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mount Carmel Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sherwood Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 29.1 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,341 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~657 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 5 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 Stratford, 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
29 mi
·
39 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 31
Toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Mount Carmel Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mount Carmel Boulevard
9
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Avenue
10
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sherwood Place
11
Turn right onto Jane Street
342 ft
·
15 sec
·
Jane Street
12
Arrive at destination
Jane Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.7 — 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
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
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 31
Toward Honeyspot Road, Stratford Avenue
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Sherwood Place
Turn left onto Sherwood Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.29 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Stratford, CT
Morning in Stratford on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
33 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
44m 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?
30.9 mi in 44m, mostly highway — 29.1 mi of that is on I 95.
94% 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: 29.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Field Point Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
96 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
216 ft
Highest Point
96 ft
Elevation Range
82 ft
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
Arriving in Stratford, CT
Full guide →Founded 1639
Stratford is a town in Connecticut. Stratford, Connecticut was founded in 1639. It is in New England and located on the Long Island Sound. It is east of the Housatonic River and it also part of Fairfield County. Stratford is 18.7 miles and has a population of 51,384 people. Stratford is only an hour in driving distance from parts New York. Stratford consists of multiple public bathing beaches, five marinas, fishing piers, and two public boat launching facilities. Stratfords' mission statement is as follows, "To enhance the quality of life within the community by providing services with professionalism and a commitment to excellence." It is quite noticeable driving through the town of Stratford that the town sticks to their mission statement.
Top landmarks
- • Stratford Point Light — lighthouse in Stratford, Connecticut, United States
- • Garbage Museum — waste management themed museum in Stratford, 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 44m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Stratford, 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, 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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