Origin
Greenwich, CT
Late night in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to West Haven, 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 1m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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West Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from Greenwich to West Haven? This 43.5-mile drive takes about 1 hour and 1 minute, making it easily manageable as a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on I-95, with a small portion on local roads like Sawmill Road and Main Street. The highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground efficiently, with an estimated fuel cost of just $7. Given its brevity and the predominant highway nature, this route is ideal for a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stop. It's a simple, practical connection within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 40.9 mi | 55m |
| Sawmill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 40.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and West Haven, 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
41 mi
·
55 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 42
Toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CT 162
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sawmill Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on CT 162
445 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wagner Place
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
12
Turn left onto New Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Street
13
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.1 — 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.
7
41.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward CT 162: Saw Mill Road
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CT 162 / Sawmill Road
Turn right onto CT 162 / Sawmill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$14.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
West Haven, CT
Late night in West Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Fairfield, CT
22 mi in
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
3 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 1m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the drive being on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 40.9 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. While the majority is interstate, you will transition onto local roads like Sawmill Road and Main Street, which will offer a change of scenery and pace before you reach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and a brief taste of local Connecticut roadways.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Sawmill Road. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 43.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.9 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Haven, 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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