How far is Bloomfield, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.48 mi
01h 11m
Flight
54.82 mi
88.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.82 mi
Kilometers
88.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.48 mi
Kilometers
108.6 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, May 2, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-02T08:30
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, May 2, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Bloomfield
33 mi
00h 35m
To Fairfield
34.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bloomfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
Fairfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Saturday
Using East Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 46 sec · Tyler Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2022 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    814 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 45%
I 91 South
18.7 mi · 28%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 8%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 7%
Granby Street
2.21 mi · 3%
Albany Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 35m from Bloomfield
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Bloomfield and 34.5 miles from Fairfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallingford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallingford.

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 54.82 mi (88.22 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-72.729872, 41.826583)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.61 $21.22
Premium $4.86 $11.56 $23.12
Diesel $6.00 $14.27 $28.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Fairfield. The current time is 08:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.