How far is Granby, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Granby, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.65 mi
01h 20m
Flight
61.29 mi
98.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.65 mi
Kilometers
126.58 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 25, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Sat, Apr 25, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-04-25T08:38
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, Apr 25, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Granby
39.3 mi
00h 40m
To Fairfield
39.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Granby Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
Fairfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Saturday
Using East Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hungary Road

    8 m · 7 sec · Hungary Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Granby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Granby Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Turkey Hills Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rainbow Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

    1848 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 38%
I 91 South
28.5 mi · 36%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 6%
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.19 mi · 4%
Turkey Hills Road
2.57 mi · 3%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 40m from Granby
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Granby and Light Rain near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Granby and 39.4 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granby and Light Rain near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granby and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 61.29 mi (98.64 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary Road (-72.78874, 41.954)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Fairfield. The current time is 08:38:26.

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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.