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Trip from Greenwich, CT to Glastonbury Center, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

84.1 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

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Downtown Glastonbury Center, CT, CT

Glastonbury Center, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwich, CT to Glastonbury Center, CT covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 95, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.54 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.

Midpoint

42.1 miles from Greenwich, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway 27 mi 33m
I 95 26.1 mi 35m
I 91 13.6 mi 15m
CT 8 5 mi 5m
CT 17 3.7 mi 5m
Merritt Parkway 3 mi 4m
CT 3 1.9 mi 2m
CT 2 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 27 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Elm Street

53 ft · 5 sec · West Elm Street
2

Turn left onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
4

Continue on Arch Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Arch Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
6

Merge onto I 95

26 mi · 35 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.
8

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

3.2 mi · 3 min · CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto CT 15

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on CT 15

27 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 91

14 mi · 15 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto CT 3

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto CT 2

0.4 mi · 33 sec · CT 2
20

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 17

2.6 mi · 4 min · CT 17
Use the slight left lane.
21

Continue on CT 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · CT 17
22

Arrive at destination

CT 17

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 42.1 miles from Greenwich, CT, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 miles.

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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 57m 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 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenwich, CT

This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greenwich, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 27 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Fairfield, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairfield, CT

42 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

Bayville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Greenwich, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 78.1

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+18608526287

Visit website

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wethersfield, Connecticut

0.7 mi

Giulia's Pizza Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cromwell, Connecticut

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trumbull, Connecticut

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 78.1

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+18608526287

Visit website

Village Pizza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.1

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18605631513

Visit website

Giulia's Pizza Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Cromwell, Connecticut

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18607882200

Visit website

Ibiza Restaurant Hamden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 48.1

Hamden, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12036917027

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 60.1

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+12032849989

Visit website

Glastonbury Coffee Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18606590182

Visit website

Bob's Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.1

Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18605292540

Visit website

Christo's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.1

Wallingford, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12032944626

Visit website

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36

Trumbull, Connecticut

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

Kickstart Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42.1

Shelton, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12035132106

Visit website

TheSpot Cafe'

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.1

East Hartford, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18603102283

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Greenwich, Connecticut

+12036619800

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12034892601

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Skycharger Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Greenwich, Connecticut

+18772591991

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 12

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

Milford Green

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36

Milford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Montgomery Pinetum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cos Cob, Connecticut

+12036227824

Visit website

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 30

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48.1

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48.1

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 77.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
27 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

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

Use the right lane. Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
8
32.6 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
8
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
8
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.54 one way

$27.08 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.90 $29.79
premium $4.86 $16.10 $32.21
diesel $5.61 $18.57 $37.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.36 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwich, CT

Afternoon in Greenwich on Saturday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glastonbury Center, CT

Afternoon in Glastonbury Center on Saturday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Fairfield, CT

42 mi in

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

4 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 50m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 14.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 84.1 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.1 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Greenwich, CT and Glastonbury Center, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven, Middletown and Old Wethersfield.

Waterbury

27 mi in | ~37m

New Haven

30.8 mi in | ~41m | via CT 8

Middletown

63.4 mi in | ~1h 23m

Old Wethersfield

77.3 mi in | ~1h 39m

About the Cities

Starting in Greenwich, CT

Full guide →

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.

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 50m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Greenwich, CT to Glastonbury Center, CT covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 95, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Greenwich, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.1 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Greenwich, CT and Glastonbury Center, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven, Middletown and Old Wethersfield.

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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