Origin
Cromwell, CT
Late night in Cromwell on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cromwell, CT to Fairfield, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cromwell, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Cromwell to Fairfield is 51.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via CT 15 and I-91, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or a day trip. Most of the route is on major highways, making for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 15 | 29.8 mi | 37m |
| I 91 | 6 mi | 7m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 95 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Berlin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mill Plain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 29.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on Wall Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 372
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on CT 372
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 91
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CT 15 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto CT 8
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 8
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 1
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road
19
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Cromwell, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 46.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
40.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
7
40.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
7
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.06 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Fairfield, CT
Late night in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
1:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 8m 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?
This drive is primarily highway, with 87% of the route on major roads like CT 15 and I-91. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway driving for 29.8 miles on CT 15. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, likely involving more local traffic and exits. Expect a consistent flow of vehicles and frequent exit/entrance ramps for much of the trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on CT 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cromwell, CT to Fairfield, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
40.1 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Cromwell, CT
Full guide →Founded 1851
Cromwell is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Arriving in Fairfield, CT
Full guide →Founded 1639
Fairfield is a city in Connecticut.
Top landmarks
- • 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 content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on CT 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Fairfield, 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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