Origin
Greenwich, NY
Late night in Greenwich on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, NY to Hartford, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Hartford, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwich, NY to Hartford, NY covers 21.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 40, NY 40, State Highway 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on State Highway 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 21.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 40 and NY 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on State Highway 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 40 and NY 40. 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 33m drive. You will face about 5 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 (NY 29 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NY 40): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
NY 29 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 29 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 40
Enter roundabout onto NY 40
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NY 40 / Sheridan Street
Turn right onto NY 40 / Sheridan Street
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR 23A / East Street
Turn left onto CR 23A / East Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 40 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| NY 40 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 29 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Sheridan Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Salem Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Christian Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 40
— 10.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, NY and Hartford, NY.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 29
267 ft
·
14 sec
·
Salem Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 29
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 29
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 40
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
NY 40
6
Continue on NY 40
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
NY 40
7
Turn right onto NY 40
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sheridan Street
8
Continue on NY 40
10 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 40
9
Turn left onto CR 23A
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Street
10
Turn slight left onto Christian Hill Road
130 ft
·
4 sec
·
Christian Hill Road
11
Arrive at destination
Christian Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.11 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hartford, NY
Late night in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 Hartford, NY covers 21.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 40, NY 40, State Highway 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 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 $3.56 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 33m drive. You will face about 5 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 (NY 29 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NY 40): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Greenwich, NY to Hartford, 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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