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Trip from New Hartford, CT to Greenwich, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

87.3 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

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town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

New Hartford, CT

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Greenwich, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Hartford, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 8, I 95, Town Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.05 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

43.7 miles from New Hartford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 8 49.4 mi 1h
I 95 26.1 mi 35m
Town Hill Road 4.6 mi 8m
Litchfield Turnpike 2.9 mi 3m
East Main Street 2.6 mi 3m
Field Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Sound View Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Prospect Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CT 8 — 49.4 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford, CT and Greenwich, CT.

1

Start on Goose Green Road

27 ft · 6 sec · Goose Green Road
2

Turn left onto Prospect Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Prospect Street
3

Turn right onto CT 219

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Reservoir Road
4

Continue on CT 219

4.6 mi · 8 min · Town Hill Road
5

Turn right onto US 202

2.9 mi · 3 min · Litchfield Turnpike
6

Continue on US 202

2.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
8

Merge onto CT 8

49 mi · 1 hr · CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 95

26 mi · 35 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3 Toward Arch Street Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
14

Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto West Elm Street

53 ft · 1 sec · West Elm Street
16

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

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 43.7 miles from New Hartford, CT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 miles.

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 19 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.7 miles or 56m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwich, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Hartford, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Hartford, CT

This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from New Hartford, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 8 for about 49.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, CT

44 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

Waterbury, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naugatuck, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from New Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Diorio Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Waterbury, Connecticut

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 31.2

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12037545111

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Torrington, Connecticut

1.5 mi

Venetian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Torrington, Connecticut

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kickstart Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shelton, Connecticut

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.9

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12035132106

Visit website

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Trumbull, Connecticut

1.6 mi

Diorio Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 31.2

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12037545111

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.5

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+18604891299

Visit website

Venetian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 12.5

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+18604898592

Visit website

Vinny's Restaurant & Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.5

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18604825551

Visit website

Fuji Japanese & Hibachi Steak Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.2

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+18604829308

Visit website

Maples Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.2

Middlebury, Connecticut

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12037582502

Visit website

Sultan's Turkish Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31.2

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+12035918450

Visit website

Anthony's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.5

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18604896656

Visit website

Kickstart Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.9

Shelton, Connecticut

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12035132106

Visit website

The Taste Garden Cafe and Catering

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.1

Trumbull, Connecticut

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12035028355

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 87.3

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.3

Greenwich, Connecticut

+12036619800

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.2

Torrington, Connecticut

+18887800062

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.3

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12034892601

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.2

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 87.3

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 81.1

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Skycharger Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 87.3

Greenwich, Connecticut

+18772591991

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.1

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

Holy Land USA Waterbury

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31.2

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18553707770

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 74.8

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

Farmington River Tubing

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

New Hartford, Connecticut

+18606936465

Visit website

Montgomery Pinetum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.3

Cos Cob, Connecticut

+12036227824

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 62.4

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 56.1

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Connecticut Air & Space Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 56.1

Stratford, Connecticut

Hours: Closed

+12033451559

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 86.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | CT 8

Merge onto CT 8

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward Arch Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Arch Street
6
86.7 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | Arch Street

Turn right onto Arch Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.05 one way

$28.11 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.46 $30.93
premium $4.86 $16.72 $33.44
diesel $5.61 $19.27 $38.55

Estimated Tolls: $0.21

Litchfield Turnpike (2.9 mi) $0.21

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.2 0 $9.17 $4.19
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
EV Truck/SUV 34.9 0 $12.22 $5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

New Hartford, CT

Afternoon in New Hartford on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, CT

Afternoon in Greenwich on Saturday

Local time

2:34 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

9 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

1h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

87.3 mi in 1h 54m, mostly highway — 49.4 mi of that is on CT 8.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.4 mi on CT 8.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near CT 8.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 10.7 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.4 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.21 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenwich, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwich, CT before heading back.

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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