Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Washington, CT
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Greenwich, CT to Washington, CT is 63.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via I 684 and US 7, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, making it an easy option for a day trip or a short overnight. Expect a predominantly highway experience for a good portion of the drive, transitioning to more surface roads as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward route for anyone looking to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 684 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| US 7 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| I 84 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| King Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Chestnut Land Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Church Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Glenville Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Park Lane Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,101 veh/hr typical · worst 3,635
Quietest
2 AM
~179 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 19 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and Washington, CT.
Start on West Elm Street
Turn right onto Field Point Road
Turn slight left onto Dearfield Drive
Enter roundabout onto Glenville Road
Continue on Glenville Road
Continue on Glenville Street
Continue on Glenville Street
Turn right onto NY 120A
Turn left onto NY 120A
Turn left onto NY 120
Turn right onto Airport Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 684
Continue on I 684
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202
Turn right onto US 202; CT 67
Turn left onto US 202
Continue on US 202
Continue on US 202
Turn right onto CT 109
Continue on CT 109
At end of road, turn right onto CT 109
Continue on CT 47
Turn left onto Wykeham Road
Turn left onto Old North Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Greenwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Field Point Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NY 120A / King Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 East: Danbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork onto US 7; US 202 toward US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| premium | $5.30 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 72% of the route on major roads like I 684 and I 84. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 23.2 miles on I 684, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to US 7 marks the shift from highway to surface roads, where you'll encounter more varied traffic and potentially more local exits. Keep an eye out for merging traffic as you navigate the highway sections.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and US 7. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 miles you will encounter 18 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (NY 120A / King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,358 ft
Total Descent
721 ft
Highest Point
887 ft
~58.9 mi in
Elevation Range
791 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenwich, CT to Washington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Milford along the way.
New Milford
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 1779
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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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