Trip from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

94.7 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

Downtown Greenwich, CT, CT

Greenwich, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Hartland Road, Saville Dam Road, Pleasant Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.3 miles from Barkhamsted, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 94.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hartland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Hartland Road Unavailable Refreshing
Saville Dam Road Unavailable Refreshing
Pleasant Valley Road Unavailable Refreshing
Ripley Hill Road Unavailable Refreshing
New Hartford Road Unavailable Refreshing
CT 8 Unavailable Refreshing
I 95 South Unavailable Refreshing
Arch Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Hartland Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on North Canton Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Canton Road
2

Turn sharp left onto East Hartland Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Hartland Road
3

Continue on Saville Dam Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Valley Road
5

Turn slight right onto Ripley Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ripley Hill Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hartford Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
7

Take the exit left toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

230 ft · 6 sec · CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
8

Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

58 mi · 1 hr 10 min · CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 95 South: New York City
10

Merge slight left

26 mi · 35 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward Arch Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Arch Street
12

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Arch Street
13

Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
14

Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Field Point Road
15

Turn right onto West Elm Street

52 ft · 1 sec · West Elm Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.3 miles from Barkhamsted, CT, or about 51m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.3 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwich, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Barkhamsted, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Barkhamsted, CT

This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barkhamsted, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.3 mi from Barkhamsted, CT · 51m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

47 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Barkhamsted, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenwich, CT

The final approach into Greenwich, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenwich, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.16 one way

$30.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $16.62 $33.23
premium $4.83 $18.00 $36.00
diesel $5.64 $21.04 $42.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.55
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.29 $3.79
EV Truck/SUV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Barkhamsted, CT

Evening in Barkhamsted on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, CT

Evening in Greenwich on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 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 42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Hartland Road, Saville Dam Road, Pleasant Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 miles from Barkhamsted, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barkhamsted, CT to Greenwich, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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