How far is Fairfield, CT from Canton, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to Canton, CT is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Canton.
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Start on Post Road
57 m · 12 sec · Post Road
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
1048 ft · 22 sec · Mill Plain Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Whitney Avenue, Hamden
1323 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
5.5 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn right onto Lovely Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Lovely Street
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Turn left onto Albany Turnpike
1763 ft · 38 sec · Albany Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Canton.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Canton?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Fairfield and 31.4 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Canton. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (82 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 10,230 |
| Coordinates | 41.8245400, -72.8937100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-72.89371, 41.82454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.89 | $19.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
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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