How far is Hartford County, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Hartford County, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
64.49 mi
01h 12m
Flight
53.55 mi
86.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.55 mi
Kilometers
86.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.49 mi
Kilometers
103.79 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford County
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford County
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford County
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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Hartford County
32.2 mi
00h 36m
To Fairfield
32.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford County and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1227 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford County 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 47%
I 91 South
18.7 mi · 29%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 9%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 7%
Albany Avenue
2.15 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.57 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 36m from Hartford County
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartford County and Partly Cloudy near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford County to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Hartford County and 32.3 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hartford County and Partly Cloudy near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford County and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 53.55 mi (86.18 km).

Hartford County

#1 Hartford County

County in Connecticut, United States

Population889,226
Coordinates41.8064200, -72.7328400
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.732898, 41.806508)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.12 $20.23
Premium $4.86 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $6.00 $13.61 $27.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford County and Fairfield. The current time is 06:33:31.

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.