How far is Plainfield, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Fairfield.
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Start on Norwich Road
1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road
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Turn left onto Lathrop Road
822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road
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Take the ramp right
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 31 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 Plainfield and Fairfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lathrop Road
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Plainfield and 46.8 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plainfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
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 Westbrook.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 79.07 mi (127.25 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 15,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.6764900, -71.9150700 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
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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