Origin
Greenwich, CT
Late night in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to Waterbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This 58.6-mile journey from Greenwich to Waterbury, Connecticut, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes. Expect to spend around $9 on fuel for this drive. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and zero highway share, making it a more engaging, albeit slower, way to travel between these two Northeast locations. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's a perfect candidate for a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be navigating through familiar Connecticut terrain, so no major regional transitions are to be expected.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Field Point Road | — | — |
| Sound View Drive | — | — |
| Arch Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| CT 25 | — | — |
| CT 8 North | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| Downtown | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Field Point Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on West Elm Street
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn left onto Field Point Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Field Point Road
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 left toward I 95 North: New Haven
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 95 North: New Haven
6
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
35 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
8
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
3 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
26 mi
·
32 min
·
CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
10
Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East: Hartford
11
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Waterbury
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Downtown, Waterbury
12
Turn straight onto Riverside Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Riverside Street
13
Continue on Riverside Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Riverside Street
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Waterbury, CT
Late night in Waterbury on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
5 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
1h 8m 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?
Prepare for a drive that's less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating local byways. With a 0% highway share, this route is characterized by frequent turns, earning it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted driving; the longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a constant need to adjust your course. This type of driving can be engaging for those who prefer a more interactive road experience, keeping you actively involved in the journey from start to finish. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, focusing on local road navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Field Point Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenwich, CT to Waterbury, CT is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwich, CT to Waterbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwich, CT
Full guide →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.
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwich, CT to Waterbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waterbury, 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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