How far is Fairfield, CT from Old Saybrook, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to Old Saybrook, CT is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Old Saybrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Old Saybrook.
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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
26.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Old Saybrook
537 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
852 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Middlesex Turnpike
81 m · 7 sec · Middlesex Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2229 ft · 42 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2362 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
100 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Old Saybrook.
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
26.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Old Saybrook?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
East Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Fairfield and 26.8 miles from Old Saybrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield and Mostly Clear near Old Saybrook.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Haven.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Old Saybrook. Straight-line distance: 47.29 mi (76.1 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Saybrook
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 9,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.2917700, -72.3762000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Saybrook (-72.3762, 41.29177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
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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