Origin
New Canaan, CT
Evening in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Canaan, CT to Greenwich, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
24 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Greenwich, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Canaan, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 15.5 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 Merritt Parkway, North Street, Weed Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
24 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from New Canaan, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Weed Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Weed Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Weed Street
At end of road, turn left onto Weed Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward North Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward North Street
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Maple Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| North Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Weed Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Greenwich Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Stamford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan, CT and Greenwich, CT.
1
Start on Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Weed Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Weed Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 106
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Stamford Road
4
Take the ramp
490 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto CT 15
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
394 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 5
Toward North Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto North Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Putnam Avenue
10
Turn left onto Greenwich Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Greenwich Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Elm Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.8 mi from New Canaan, CT · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.8 miles from New Canaan, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwich, CT
The final approach into Greenwich, 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 Greenwich, 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
$2.50 one way
$4.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Greenwich, Connecticut
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Greenwich, Connecticut
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Rye, New York
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Stamford, Connecticut
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVoke Charging Station
Port Chester, New York
Other
1 DCFC
AmpUp Charging Station
Greenwich, Connecticut
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Greenwich, Connecticut
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Rye, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 10
ChargePoint: 6
Blink: 4
Tesla Destination: 1
EVgo: 1
FLO: 1
ViaLynk: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
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
Greenwich, CT
Evening in Greenwich on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
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 New Canaan, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 15.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, North Street, Weed Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from New Canaan, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Weed Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Canaan, CT to Greenwich, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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