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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.85 mi
02h 22m
Flight
96.56 mi
155.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.56 mi
Kilometers
155.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.85 mi
Kilometers
175.18 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett
Sat, May 30, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Sat, May 30, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-05-30T12:01
Arrive Narragansett
Sat, May 30, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Old Lyme
CT

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

From Fairfield
54.3 mi
01h 11m
To Narragansett
54.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fairfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Saturday
Using East Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
Narragansett Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road

    57 m · 12 sec · Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1048 ft · 22 sec · Mill Plain Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 234: Stonington

    1338 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Pequot Trail

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pequot Trail

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    2496 ft · 42 sec · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broad Street

    677 ft · 12 sec · West Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    751 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Union Street

    724 ft · 15 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    687 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Granite Street

    2240 ft · 40 sec · Granite Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Granite Street

    2430 ft · 1 min · Granite Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Post Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Post Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Commodore Perry Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Post Road Freeway

    679 ft · 9 sec · Post Road Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Narragansett, Point Judith

    1235 ft · 42 sec · Post Road Freeway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Woodruff Avenue

    958 ft · 23 sec · Woodruff Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Point Judith Road

    1297 ft · 29 sec · Point Judith Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Kingstown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Kingstown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Narragansett Avenue

    1602 ft · 33 sec · Narragansett Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Narragansett Avenue

    1080 ft · 20 sec · Narragansett Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beach Street

    2499 ft · 47 sec · Beach Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Boston Neck Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Boston Neck Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 10 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
76.2 mi · 70%
Post Road
11.4 mi · 10%
Commodore Perry Highway
7.72 mi · 7%
Pequot Trail
3.5 mi · 3%
Forbes Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Long Wharf Drive
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Lyme
01h 11m from Fairfield
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Lyme, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Lyme.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

4 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

20 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

31 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

34 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Narragansett. Straight-line distance: 96.56 mi (155.4 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Narragansett

#2 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield (-73.26373, 41.14121)
End: Narragansett (-71.4495, 41.4501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Narragansett. The current time is 12:01:06.

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.