Origin
Greenwich, CT
Afternoon in Greenwich on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwich, CT
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New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 15.6 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Field Point Road, West Putnam Avenue, Maple Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 15.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Field Point 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 24m 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 Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Field Point Road | — | — |
| West Putnam Avenue | — | — |
| Maple Avenue | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| CT 15 North | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| CT 124 | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Field Point Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, CT and New Canaan, CT.
1
Start on West Elm Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Field Point Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Field Point Road
3
Turn right onto West Putnam Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Putnam Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Maple Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Street
6
Take the ramp right toward CT 15 North: New Haven
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CT 15 North: New Haven
7
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Merritt Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 124: New Canaan, Darien
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
CT 124: New Canaan, Darien
9
Turn left onto South Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Avenue
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
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
New Canaan, CT
Afternoon in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 15.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Field Point Road, West Putnam Avenue, Maple Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $2.51 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 Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 24m 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 Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwich, CT to New Canaan, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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