How far is Bethel, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Fairfield.
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Start on Greenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
1252 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 24 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Turn right onto Samp Mortar Drive
2428 ft · 48 sec · Samp Mortar Drive
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Continue on Brookside Drive
3051 ft · 1 min · Brookside Drive
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Plain Road
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Turn right onto Post Road
57 m · 3 sec · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Fairfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Black Rock Turnpike
Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bethel and 9.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Easton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Easton.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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