How far is South Windsor, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
64.32 mi
01h 12m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.32 mi
Kilometers
103.51 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in South Windsor
Thu, Apr 30, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Windsor
2026-04-30T06:22
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 30, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Windsor
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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From South Windsor
32.4 mi
00h 36m
To Fairfield
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Windsor Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Thursday
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NE
Destination
Fairfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Thursday
Using East Norwalk as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chapel Road

    2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ellington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street

    911 ft · 22 sec · King Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East River Drive

    857 ft · 19 sec · East River Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Windsor 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 47%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 27%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 9%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.63 mi · 4%
East River Drive
1.13 mi · 2%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 36m from South Windsor
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Windsor and Rain Showers near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Windsor to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from South Windsor and 31.9 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Windsor and Rain Showers near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Windsor and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.87 km).

South Windsor

#1 South Windsor

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,102
Coordinates41.8237100, -72.6212000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.621204, 41.823702)
End: Post Road (-73.263724, 41.141186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.12 $20.23
Premium $4.86 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $6.00 $13.61 $27.23

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between South Windsor and Fairfield. The current time is 06:22:23.

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.