How far is Somers, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Somers, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
81.78 mi
01h 29m
Flight
72.03 mi
115.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.03 mi
Kilometers
115.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.78 mi
Kilometers
131.62 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Somers
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-19T10:41
Arrive Fairfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somers
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Somers
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Fairfield
41.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Somers Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    565 ft · 15 sec · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Street

    849 ft · 17 sec · Union Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Talcottville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West

    2465 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 39%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 21%
I 84 West
8.39 mi · 10%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 5%
Somers Road
3.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 44m from Somers
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Somers and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Somers and 41.3 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Somers and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 72.03 mi (115.92 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

City in Connecticut, USA

Population10,741
Coordinates41.9853700, -72.4462000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.446147, 41.98537)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.84 $25.67
Premium $4.86 $13.99 $27.98
Diesel $6.00 $17.27 $34.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Somers and Fairfield. The current time is 10:41:07.

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.