How far is East Haddam, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Haddam and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and Fairfield.
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Start on Main Street
1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
652 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
1532 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Winthrop Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Road
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Turn left onto Stevenstown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Stevenstown Road
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Continue on Horse Hill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Horse Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road
1525 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
1655 ft · 39 sec · 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 East Haddam and Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Haddam and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Haddam to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from East Haddam and 31.1 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Haddam and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Branford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Branford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 46.9 mi (75.48 km).
#1 East Haddam
City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 8,956 |
| Coordinates | 41.4531500, -72.4612000 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
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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