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Trip from Greenwich, CT to Plymouth, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

67.6 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Greenwich, CT, CT

Greenwich, CT

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Downtown Plymouth, CT, CT

Plymouth, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwich, CT to Plymouth, CT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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, Sound View Drive, Arch Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m 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 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 67.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Plymouth, CT is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Plymouth, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Field Point Road
Sound View Drive
Arch Street
I 95 North
CT 25
CT 8 North
I 84 East
I 84 West

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 Plymouth, CT.

1

Start on West Elm Street

52 ft · 6 sec · West Elm Street
2

Turn left onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Field Point Road
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 left toward I 95 North: New Haven

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 95 North: New Haven
6

Merge slight left

26 mi · 35 min
7

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
8

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

26 mi · 32 min · CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
10

Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 84 East: Hartford
11

Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

9.5 mi · 12 min · I 84 West: Danbury
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol

0.2 mi · 36 sec · US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
13

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 53 sec · East Main Street
14

Turn left onto North Street

23 ft · 1 sec · North Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Greenwich, CT · 44m into the drive

Downtown Fairfield, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairfield, CT

34 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

Norwalk, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairfield, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Greenwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plymouth, CT

The final approach into Plymouth, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.88 one way

$21.77 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.97 $23.95
premium $4.86 $12.95 $25.89
diesel $5.61 $14.93 $29.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.46 $4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwich, CT

Afternoon in Greenwich on Thursday

Local time

1:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, CT

Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday

Local time

1:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Fairfield, CT

34 mi in

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

5 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

1h 29m 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 Plymouth, CT covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Field Point Road, Sound View Drive, Arch Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.88 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 Plymouth, CT is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Plymouth, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwich, CT to Plymouth, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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