How far is Milford, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Milford, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Fairfield.
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Start on Factory Lane
16 m · 10 sec · Factory Lane
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2759 ft · 55 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Golden Hill Street
1062 ft · 23 sec · Golden Hill Street
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Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue
2869 ft · 59 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Continue on Bridgeport Avenue
1586 ft · 33 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
2215 ft · 55 sec · Schoolhouse Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City
999 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road
1525 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
1655 ft · 39 sec · 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 Milford 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Milford and 7.8 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeport.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.55 km).
#1 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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