How far is Fairfield, CT from Enfield, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to Enfield, CT is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Enfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Enfield.
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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
27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
1815 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: King Street
1838 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp right onto King Street
1.5 km · 2 min · King Street
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Continue on Enfield Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Enfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Enfield.
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
27 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairfield and Sunny near Enfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Enfield?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Fairfield and 38.3 miles from Enfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.65 one way or $21.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield and Sunny near Enfield.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 67.34 mi (108.38 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enfield
Town in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 43,559 |
| Coordinates | 41.9762100, -72.5917600 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enfield (-72.59176, 41.97621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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