Origin
Redding, CT
Morning in Redding on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redding, CT to Greenwich, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redding, CT
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Trip Overview
This 29.5-mile drive from Redding to Greenwich, Connecticut, is a manageable 46-minute trip, making it an ideal day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate on I-95 and Danbury Road, with a significant portion of the journey on the highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is quite economical for a short hop. Since it's a brief drive with no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive ready to explore your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Danbury Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| Redding Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| US 7 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CT and Greenwich, CT.
1
Start on Cross Highway
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cross Highway
2
Turn straight onto CT 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CT 53; CT 107
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Redding Road
4
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
School Street
5
Turn left onto US 7
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grist Mill Road
9
Turn left onto US 7
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 7
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Arch Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Arch Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sound View Drive
15
Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto West Elm Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Elm Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 7 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Danbury Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 7 / Danbury Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 7 / Danbury Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
7
28.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Arch Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Arch Street
6
28.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Arch Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Greenwich, CT
Morning in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 54% of it being highway driving. Expect stretches on I-95 to offer a faster pace, including a continuous segment of 12.6 miles. Interspersed with these faster sections are drives along Danbury Road and Redding Road, which will likely offer a more local feel. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a taste of Connecticut's local byways as you make your way south.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near US 7 / Danbury Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 46m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Greenwich, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 4.7 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (US 7 / Danbury Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Greenwich, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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