Fairfield, CT Road Trips
Drivers starting from Fairfield, CT have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 54 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Fairfield, CT spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: David Kanigan
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
124.8 mi
Newport, RI
Quickest Drive
39m
Naugatuck, CT
Plan Around Fairfield, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fairfield, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fairfield, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fairfield, CT
Driving from Fairfield, CT
On average, trips departing from Fairfield, CT run 54 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 125 miles (2h 43m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Fairfield, CT include Newport, RI (124.8 mi, 2h 43m), North Branford, CT (32.6 mi, 47m), Naugatuck, CT (30.2 mi, 39m), and New Fairfield, CT (29.8 mi, 55m). These routes span 2 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $4.21 per gallon. For the typical 54-mile trip from Fairfield, CT, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Fairfield, CT and 1 routes heading into Fairfield, CT, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 125 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fairfield, CT covers 125 miles and takes approximately 2h 43m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.
The average route from Fairfield, CT runs about 54 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.21/gallon for regular), the average 54-mile trip from Fairfield, CT costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fairfield, CT include Newport, RI, North Branford, CT, Naugatuck, CT and New Fairfield, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fairfield, CT at a Glance
Founded
1639
Elevation
33 ft
Area
12 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Fairfield, CT
A sampling of people born in Fairfield, CT.
Meg Ryan
1961
American actress (born 1961)
Justin Long
1978
American actor
Henry Fairfield Osborn
1857–1935
American geologist and eugenicist (1857–1935)
Linda Kozlowski
1958
American actress
David LaChapelle
1963
American commercial photographer, fine-art photographer, music video director, and film director
Samuel Jones
1880–1954
American athlete (1880-1954)
Matt Morgan
1976
American professional wrestler
John Sloss Hobart
1738–1805
American statesman (1738-1805)
David Pittu
1967
American actor (born 1967)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Fairfield, CT.
Fairfield station
railway station in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Southport station
railway station in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Southport Historic District
listed on the NRHP in Connecticut
City data from Wikidata (Q754635), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Fairfield, CT
Fairfield is a city in Connecticut.
Fairfield Historic district David Ogden House Burr Mansion (The Burr Homestead), 739 Old Post Road
Locals usually hangout at the beach or walk around town. There is a Community theatre if you want to see a movie, and Sportsplex, a sporting complex with ice skating, rock climbing, and many other sports.
There are many restaurants and places to eat in Fairfield. Located in the center of town is Colony Grill. There are tons of ice cream parlors in town also. There is a Dairy Queen, 16 Handles, and Coldstone. A great pizza place is Naughti Dolphin, located on the Metro North Train Stration.
1 Best Western Plus Fairfield Hotel, 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, ☏ +1 203 659-2200, fax: +1 203 659-2208. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. No smoking allowed on the premises. Rooms have queen beds with flat-screen TVs. 2 Circle Hotel Fairfled (Circle Motel), 417 Post Road (near exit 22 off of I-95), ☏ +1 203 255-0491. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Renovated motel with a nearby diner. Pets are allowed in rooms with an outdoor entrance. $99. (updated Feb 2018)
Travel tips adapted from Fairfield (Connecticut) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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