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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.15 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.91 mi
12.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.91 mi
Kilometers
12.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.73 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-16T04:21
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Easton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Bridgeport
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Easton
5 mi
00h 10m
To Fairfield
4.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sport Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    1487 ft · 32 sec · Congress Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    119 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding

    601 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    93 m · 10 sec · Congress Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Turnpike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Samp Mortar Drive

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Samp Mortar Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Brookside Drive

    3051 ft · 1 min · Brookside Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Plain Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Plain Road
2.44 mi · 27%
Sport Hill Road
2.23 mi · 24%
Black Rock Turnpike
1.46 mi · 16%
Center Road
1.12 mi · 12%
Merritt Parkway
1.03 mi · 11%
Brookside Drive
0.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeport
00h 10m from Easton
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bridgeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bridgeport

525 Water St.
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

43 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 7.91 mi (12.73 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,466
Coordinates41.2528700, -73.2973400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.297293, 41.252894)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Fairfield. The current time is 04:21:33.

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.