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Trip from Woodbury, CT to Greenwich, CT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Woodbury, CT, CT

Woodbury, CT

David Kanigan

Downtown Greenwich, CT, CT

Greenwich, CT

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Trip Overview

This 61.4-mile drive from Woodbury, CT to Greenwich, CT is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-684 and I-84, with a segment on US-6, this route keeps you on the highway for about 78% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it's an economical option for a quick transit between locations within the Northeast region. The overall feel is efficient and direct, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Consider this a straightforward drive for when you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 23.2 mi 26m
US 6 17.9 mi 22m
I 84 6.9 mi 9m
Main Street South 4.8 mi 7m
King Street 3.1 mi 5m
Glenville Road 2 mi 3m
Airport Road 0.9 mi 2m
Glen Ridge Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 23.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, CT and Greenwich, CT.

1

Start on Judson Avenue

108 ft · 7 sec · Judson Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 6

4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street South
3

Take the ramp onto US 6

18 mi · 22 min · US 6
Toward I 84 West, US 6 West: Danbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 84; US 7

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 84; US 7
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 84

6.6 mi · 8 min · I 84
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 68 Toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 684

23 mi · 26 min · I 684
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 2 Toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Airport Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Airport Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Airport Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Airport Road
12

Enter roundabout onto Rye Lake Avenue

168 ft · 3 sec · Rye Lake Avenue
13

Continue on Rye Lake Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Rye Lake Avenue
14

Turn right onto NY 120A

3.1 mi · 5 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto Glen Ridge Road

117 ft · 4 sec · Glen Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Glen Ridge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glen Ridge Road
17

Continue on Glenville Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Glenville Street
18

Continue on Glenville Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Glenville Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on Glenville Road

85 ft · 1 sec · Glenville Road
20

Enter roundabout onto Dearfield Drive

5 ft · 0 sec · Dearfield Drive
21

Continue on Dearfield Drive

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Dearfield Drive
22

Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn left onto West Elm Street

53 ft · 1 sec · West Elm Street
24

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Putnam County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brewster, NY

31 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

Danbury, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brewster, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Woodbury, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 54 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 6

Take the ramp onto US 6 toward I 84 West, US 6 West: Danbury

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 84 West, US 6 West: Danbury
8
29.6 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 68 Toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling
7
29.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 South: White Plains

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 684 South: White Plains
7
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 2 Toward NY 120: Westchester County Airport
6
54 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Airport Road

Turn left onto Airport Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.88 one way

$19.77 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $10.88 $21.75
premium $4.86 $11.76 $23.52
diesel $5.61 $13.56 $27.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 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 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, CT

Late night in Woodbury on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, CT

Late night in Greenwich on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 5 to 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

59°F

Brewster, NY

31 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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 1h 23m journey. With 78% of the drive on main roads like I-684 and I-84, you'll encounter consistent speeds and limited-stop driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23.2 miles on I-684, allowing for a good period of steady travel. While there's a brief portion on US-6, the character remains largely that of a swift interstate transit. This route is designed for efficiency, so if you're looking for winding country roads, this isn't it; it's more about covering distance smoothly.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on I 684.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and US 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near US 6.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.8 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Woodbury, CT to Greenwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Pawling along the way.

Pawling

29.6 mi in | ~39m

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 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on I 684. 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 4.8 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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