How far is Killingworth, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Killingworth, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
49.95 mi
00h 54m
Flight
39.33 mi
63.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.33 mi
Kilometers
63.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.95 mi
Kilometers
80.38 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, May 30, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Killingworth
Sat, May 30, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingworth
2026-05-30T05:22
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, May 30, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingworth
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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Killingworth
22.4 mi
00h 27m
To Fairfield
27.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Killingworth Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Saturday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph N
Destination
Fairfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Saturday
Using East Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deep River Road

    148 m · 9 sec · Deep River Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Branford Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Branford Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    101 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Foxon Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    149 m · 8 sec · Middletown Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Middletown Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Middletown Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Ferry Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    110 m · 9 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warren Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Warren Place

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 91 South

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 32 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 Killingworth 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
24.7 mi · 50%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 15%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 15%
North Branford Road
2.78 mi · 6%
Middletown Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
Foxon Boulevard
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 27m from Killingworth
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Killingworth and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Killingworth and 27.6 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Killingworth and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingworth and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.3 km).

Killingworth

#1 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.563728, 41.358071)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingworth and Fairfield. The current time is 05:22:05.

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.