How far is Glastonbury, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Glastonbury, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
58.51 mi
01h 03m
Flight
52.06 mi
83.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.06 mi
Kilometers
83.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.51 mi
Kilometers
94.17 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Glastonbury
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glastonbury
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glastonbury
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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Glastonbury
29.2 mi
00h 31m
To Fairfield
29.3 mi
00h 31m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glastonbury and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Hebron Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · Hebron Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Putnam Boulevard

    1614 ft · 54 sec · Putnam Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glastonbury and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 52%
I 91 South
14 mi · 24%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 10%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 8%
CT 3 South
1.91 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 31m from Glastonbury
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glastonbury to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Glastonbury and 29.3 miles from Fairfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hamden, 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 Hamden.

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glastonbury and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.79 km).

Glastonbury

#1 Glastonbury

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population34,426
Coordinates41.7123200, -72.6081500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hebron Avenue (-72.608196, 41.712507)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glastonbury and Fairfield. The current time is 06:45:58.

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.