How far is Southington, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Southington, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southington and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington and Fairfield.
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Start on Meriden Avenue
12 m · 9 sec · Meriden Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
5.4 mi · 7 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 18 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 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 Southington 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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
13.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Southington and Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southington to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Southington and 27.8 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southington and Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 37.29 mi (60.01 km).
#1 Southington
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 43,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964900, -72.8776000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
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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