Origin
Greenwich, NY
Evening in Greenwich on Friday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, NY to Cambridge, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwich, NY
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Cambridge, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 8.7-mile drive from Greenwich, NY, to Cambridge, NY, is easily manageable in just 14 minutes, making it perfect for a quick day trip. As both locations are within New York's Northeast region, you won't be crossing state lines. The route is primarily highway-focused, accounting for 76% of the journey, and with a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's a budget-friendly option. You won't need an overnight stay for this brief excursion; it's more about connecting two nearby points efficiently. Consider this an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple way to experience a bit more of the local area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 14-minute trip, with 76% of the drive on higher-speed roads. The main arteries guiding you are NY 372, which you'll follow for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles, and Cambridge Road. As you approach Cambridge, you'll transition onto Main Street, marking the end of this predominantly swift journey. The profile suggests a drive that keeps moving, prioritizing efficiency over winding backroads. You'll likely experience consistent speeds for the majority of the 8.7 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 372 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 372 and Cambridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 29 / Salem Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 29 / Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 372 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 29 / Salem Street
Turn left onto NY 29 / Salem Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 372 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto NY 372 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 372 | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Cambridge Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eddy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Salem Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 372
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, NY and Cambridge, NY.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 29
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Salem Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 372
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NY 372
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Eddy Street
6
Turn slight left onto NY 372
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
7
Turn straight onto NY 372
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
NY 372
8
Turn left onto Broad Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Broad Street
9
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Cambridge, NY
Evening in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
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
14m 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 Greenwich, NY to Cambridge, NY covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 372, Cambridge Road, Main 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 4.3 miles from Greenwich, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 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 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 29 / Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 372 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenwich, NY to Cambridge, NY 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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