Origin
Stamford, CT
Late night in Stamford on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stamford, 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
10m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stamford, CT
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Greenwich, CT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Stamford and Greenwich is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 6.5 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in about 10 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel budgets, as fuel costs will hover around $1. The route keeps you firmly within the Northeast corridor of Connecticut, transitioning between two neighboring coastal communities. It is a highly practical drive for commuters or those simply looking to move between these two towns efficiently. You will find this trip is best suited for a quick, no-fuss transit rather than a multi-day adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Summer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bank Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamford, CT and Greenwich, CT.
1
Start on Atlantic Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Atlantic Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
472 ft
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Summer Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Summer Street
4
Turn slight left onto Bank Street
467 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bank Street
5
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Atlantic Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
7
Merge onto I 95
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Arch Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Arch Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sound View Drive
11
Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Elm Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Elm Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Atlantic Street
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Arch Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 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
10m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive that relies heavily on I-95 for the bulk of your travel. With approximately 74% of the route spent on the interstate, you can anticipate a fairly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.8 miles on I-95, providing a consistent flow before you transition onto local roads like Atlantic Street and Field Point Road. While the interstate portion is efficient, the character of the drive shifts as you exit the highway and navigate the final approach to your destination. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes speed and accessibility over winding, scenic detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Atlantic Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 6.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Atlantic Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Stamford, CT
Full guide →Stamford, Connecticut is the fourth largest city in the state, a center of regional activity in Fairfield County, and a hub of the Metro New York area. Its position between NYC and the rest of Connecticut defines Stamford’s character. Stamford takes on a big-city atmosphere in its downtown and the adjacent neighborhoods, then transitions to a more traditional suburban small-town Connecticut atmosphere in its northern sections. Stamford plays an active role in the NYC metro and Fairfield County art and music scene. It also has one of the largest and most diverse selections of restaurants and shopping in Fairfield County. Many large corporations are headquartered in Stamford, so it hosts a large reverse-commute from New York City in addition to commuters from Connecticut and nearby Westchester County, New York.
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
This 6.5-mile drive is a breeze for a same-day round trip, taking only about 10 minutes each way. It's almost too short to even call a weekend trip, but perfect for a quick errand or scenic detour.
Family Friendly
With a 6.5-mile distance and a 10-minute estimated drive time, this route is incredibly family-friendly. The minimal complexity means less stress for everyone, making it easy to manage even with young children.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.5 miles and around 10 minutes, this route is incredibly comfortable for a solo traveler. It’s a short, easy drive that won't feel taxing at all.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This is about as straightforward as it gets for a first-time driver: 6.5 miles, 10 minutes, and a complexity rating of 1/10. You'll mostly be on local roads with minimal turns, making it very manageable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Atlantic Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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