How far is Fairfield, CT from East Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to East Hartford, CT is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and East Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and East Hartford.
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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
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
14.7 mi · 19 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lane
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Silver Lane, Roberts Street
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Silver Lane
2690 ft · 55 sec · Silver Lane
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Turn left onto Roberts Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Roberts Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
2639 ft · 53 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto School Street
1133 ft · 27 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Tolland Street
17 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and East Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Fairfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to East Hartford?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Fairfield and 31 miles from East Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and East Hartford. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.62 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Hartford
Town of the United States
| Population | 49,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.7823200, -72.6120300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hartford (-72.61203, 41.78232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.13 | $26.27 |
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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