How far is Norwich, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Norwich, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwich and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwich and Fairfield.
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Start on Courthouse Square
8 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
101 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
52 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
696 ft · 26 sec · Water Street
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Merge slight left onto Chelsea Harbor Drive
34 m · 4 sec · Chelsea Harbor Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
139 m · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Side Boulevard
1247 ft · 24 sec · West Side Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
63.8 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Norwich and Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Salem Turnpike
Merge slight left
63.8 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norwich and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Norwich and 38.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norwich and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 67.06 mi (107.93 km).
#1 Norwich
City in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 38,619 |
| Coordinates | 41.5242600, -72.0759100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
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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