Origin
North Branford, CT
Late night in North Branford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Branford, CT to Fairfield, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Branford, CT
David Kanigan
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This 32.8-mile drive from North Branford to Fairfield, Connecticut, is a quick 48-minute trip, making it an ideal day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-95, with segments on Foxon Road and I-91, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this is an economical option for a short getaway. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. The overall feel is that of an efficient, highway-focused transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Foxon Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Foxon Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mill Plain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 22.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CT 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Foxon Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
4
Continue on CT 80
490 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middletown Avenue
5
Continue on CT 17; CT 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Avenue
6
Turn right onto Ferry Street
403 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ferry Street
7
Turn left onto US 5
362 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Warren Place
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Warren Place
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South
10
Merge onto I 91
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 1
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road
15
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from North Branford, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / Foxon Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 80 / Foxon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 5 / State Street
Turn left onto US 5 / State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Warren Place
Turn right onto Warren Place
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Mill Plain Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SW 13 to 16 mph
12% chance
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
31 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
48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for about 75% of this 32.8-mile route. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-95, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 22.8 miles. While the profile is largely highway-focused, there will be transitions onto roads like Foxon Road and I-91, offering slight variations in the driving experience. This isn't a winding country road; it's designed for covering distance efficiently, so prepare for steady speeds and the typical environment of major interstates.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Foxon Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 80 / Foxon Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 80 / Foxon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 5 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Warren Place): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
142 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
206 ft
Total Descent
279 ft
Highest Point
142 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
129 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (CT 80 / Foxon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 5 / State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Warren Place): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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