Origin
East Norwalk, CT
Late night in East Norwalk on Saturday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Norwalk, CT to Greenwich, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Norwalk, CT
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Greenwich, CT
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Trip Overview
East Norwalk, CT to Greenwich, CT is 15 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick hop between two points in the Northeast region. You'll be staying within Connecticut for the entire drive. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of time for activities at your destination. Consider this a straightforward journey with minimal planning required.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 89% of it occurring on major roadways. Expect a largely uninterrupted 13.4-mile stretch on I 95, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads guiding you are I 95, East Avenue, and Winfield Street. While the majority of the trip is on the interstate, you will experience transitions between these roads as you approach your destination. The feel is predominantly one of efficient travel between two points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Avenue
Turn right onto East Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
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
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Arch Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| East Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Winfield Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Field Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norwalk, CT and Greenwich, CT.
1
Start on CT 136
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Winfield Street
2
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
4
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Arch Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto Arch Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Sound View Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sound View Drive
8
Turn slight right onto Field Point Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Elm Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Elm Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
21m 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 East Norwalk, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 15 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Avenue, Winfield Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from East Norwalk, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.41 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.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Norwalk, CT to Greenwich, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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