How far is Killingly Center, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Killingly Center, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
106.28 mi
02h 09m
Flight
86.78 mi
139.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.78 mi
Kilometers
139.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.28 mi
Kilometers
171.04 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Killingly Center
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingly Center
2026-04-23T14:12
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingly Center
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
Old Saybrook
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

From Killingly Center
53.1 mi
01h 04m
To Fairfield
53.2 mi
01h 04m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingly Center and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartford Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Hartford Pike

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hartford Pike
106 mi · 99%
Mill Plain Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Post Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Hartford Pike

Merge slight left

63.8 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Saybrook
01h 04m from Killingly Center
Leave By
2:10 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 Killingly Center to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Killingly Center and 53.2 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

1 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

25 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

35 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

38 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingly Center and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 86.78 mi (139.66 km).

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#1 Killingly Center

City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population17,282
Coordinates41.8387100, -71.8692400
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Killingly Center (-71.86924, 41.83871)
End: Fairfield (-73.26373, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.59
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.79 $29.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.86 $18.22 $36.43
Diesel $6.00 $22.49 $44.98

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 Killingly Center and Fairfield. The current time is 14:12:23.

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.