Origin
Greenwich, CT
Morning in Greenwich on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwich, CT to Preston City, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
105.8 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
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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Preston City, CT
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwich, CT to Preston City, CT covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 $17.03 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
52.9 miles from Greenwich, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 105.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 105.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Preston City, CT is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Preston City, 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 | — | — |
| Long Wharf Drive | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| Forbes 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 Preston City, 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
44 mi
·
59 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
8
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Wharf Drive
9
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Street
10
Turn right onto Water Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Water Street
11
Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
12
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Frontage Road
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 95 North
14
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
44 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
16
Take the exit slight right toward CT 82: Downtown Norwich
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
CT 82: Downtown Norwich
17
Turn right onto Salem Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Turnpike
18
Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Chelsea Harbor Drive
20
Turn right onto Water Street
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
Water Street
21
Continue on Viaduct Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Viaduct Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
24
Continue on Shetucket Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shetucket Turnpike
25
Turn right onto Old Shetucket Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Old Shetucket Turnpike
26
Turn left onto Jewett City Road
463 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jewett City Road
27
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
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 52.9 miles from Greenwich, CT, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Preston City, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwich, CT
This is one driving day of about 105.8 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Greenwich, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Greenwich, CT · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Greenwich, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Preston City, CT
The final approach into Preston City, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Preston City, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.03 one way
$34.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Preston City, CT
Morning in Preston City on Friday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
2h 22m 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 Preston City, CT covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 52.9 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 $17.03 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 Preston City, CT is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Preston City, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwich, CT to Preston City, CT 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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