How far is Kent, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Kent, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Fairfield.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street
25 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Kent Road
12.9 mi · 22 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Federal Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
1552 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Newtown Road, Bethel
2750 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Payne Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Payne Road
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Continue on Shelter Rock Road
2054 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road
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Continue on Walnut Hill Road
2842 ft · 1 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto Plumtrees Road
626 ft · 13 sec · Plumtrees Road
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue Extension
1740 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Judd Avenue
1875 ft · 1 min · Judd Avenue
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Continue on Putnam Park Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Putnam Park Road
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Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 24 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Turn right onto Samp Mortar Drive
2428 ft · 48 sec · Samp Mortar Drive
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Continue on Brookside Drive
3051 ft · 1 min · Brookside Drive
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Plain Road
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Turn right onto Post Road
57 m · 3 sec · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent and Fairfield.
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.
Black Rock Turnpike
Turn straight onto Black Rock Turnpike
13.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Danbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Kent and 23.7 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Kent is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Danbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danbury.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.29 km).
#1 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 62,215 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -73.2637300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
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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