How far is Fairfield, CT from Ridgefield, CT?
The driving distance from Fairfield, CT to Ridgefield, CT is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Ridgefield.
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Start on Post Road
4.7 mi · 10 min · Post Road
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Turn sharp right onto Compo Road North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Compo Road North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1546 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Weston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weston Road
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Turn left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redding Road
922 ft · 18 sec · Redding Road
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Continue on School Street
950 ft · 22 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
1261 ft · 20 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Turn left onto Branchville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Branchville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Branchville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Branchville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2206 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Ridgefield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Post Road
Start on Post Road
4.74 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairfield and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Fairfield and 9.7 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairfield and Rain Showers Likely near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 15.57 mi (25.06 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-73.49818, 41.28148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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