Origin
Weston, CT
Late night in Weston on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, 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
18m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, CT
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Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Weston to Fairfield is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.4 miles. You can expect the drive to take about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel cost of only $2, this is a highly economical route within the Northeast. Since the entire trip takes place within Connecticut, you won't experience any significant regional shifts or complex logistics. It is an ideal local commute for those looking to move between these two towns efficiently without the hassle of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road East | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| Weston Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Compo Road North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Post Road East
— 4.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on CT 57
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Weston Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57
387 ft
·
7 sec
·
Weston Road
3
Turn straight onto CT 57; CT 136
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CT 136
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Compo Road North
5
Turn sharp left onto US 1
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Post Road East
6
Arrive at destination
US 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 4.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1 / Post Road East
Turn sharp left onto US 1 / Post Road East
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
12:35 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
9 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
18m 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 9.4-mile trek is strictly a local drive, characterized by its turn-heavy nature rather than high-speed cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any interstate driving, meaning you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local thoroughfares. You will navigate via Weston Road, Compo Road North, and Post Road East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.7-mile segment on Post Road East. Expect a steady, focused pace as you transition from the quiet residential feel of Weston into the more active Fairfield area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Post Road East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near CT 57 / Weston Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (CT 57 / Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (US 1 / Post Road East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Post Road East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3 miles (CT 57 / Weston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.7 miles (US 1 / Post Road East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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