How far is Fairfield, CT from Narragansett, RI?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to Narragansett, RI is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 02h 22m.
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.
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Narragansett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Narragansett.
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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
22 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
53.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 234: Stonington
1338 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Pequot Trail
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pequot Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
2496 ft · 42 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
677 ft · 12 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
751 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
724 ft · 15 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
687 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Granite Street
2240 ft · 40 sec · Granite Street
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Continue on Granite Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Granite Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Post Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
679 ft · 9 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Narragansett, Point Judith
1235 ft · 42 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Turn right onto Woodruff Avenue
958 ft · 23 sec · Woodruff Avenue
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Turn left onto Point Judith Road
1297 ft · 29 sec · Point Judith Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Kingstown Road
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Continue on Narragansett Avenue
1602 ft · 33 sec · Narragansett Avenue
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Continue on Narragansett Avenue
1080 ft · 20 sec · Narragansett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beach Street
2499 ft · 47 sec · Beach Street
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Continue on Boston Neck Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Neck Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Point Drive
70 m · 10 sec · Bridge Point Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Point Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Narragansett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
53.7 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Narragansett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Narragansett?
The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Fairfield and 54.6 miles from Narragansett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield and Chance Light Rain near Narragansett.
Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme
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 Old Lyme.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Narragansett. Straight-line distance: 96.56 mi (155.4 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Narragansett
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 15,309 |
| Coordinates | 41.4501000, -71.4495000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narragansett (-71.4495, 41.4501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.15 | $30.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.65 | $37.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
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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