How far is Easton, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Fairfield.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road
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Turn right onto Congress Street
1487 ft · 32 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
119 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
1 mi · 1 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
601 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Congress Street
93 m · 10 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 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 Easton 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.
Mill Plain Road
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
2.44 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Easton 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 Easton to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Easton and 4.2 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Easton and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 7.91 mi (12.73 km).
#1 Easton
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.2528700, -73.2973400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
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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