How far is Storrs, CT from Fairfield, CT?

The driving distance from Storrs, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
84.85 mi
01h 49m
Flight
69.87 mi
112.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.87 mi
Kilometers
112.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.85 mi
Kilometers
136.55 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Storrs
2026-04-23T07:35
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Storrs
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
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Storrs
42.4 mi
00h 54m
To Fairfield
42.4 mi
00h 54m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mansfield Road

    2142 ft · 2 min · Mansfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Storrs Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Storrs Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Merrow Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Hartford

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road

    1525 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

    1655 ft · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Post Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Post Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Storrs and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 38%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 20%
I 84 West
16.3 mi · 19%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 7%
I 95 South
4.49 mi · 5%
Storrs Road
4.31 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 54m from Storrs
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Storrs and 42.4 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Middlefield

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 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 Storrs and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 69.87 mi (112.44 km).

Storrs

#1 Storrs

Town in Connecticut

Population15,344
Coordinates41.8084300, -72.2495200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

Population62,215
Coordinates41.1412100, -73.2637300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Storrs (-72.24952, 41.80843)
End: Fairfield (-73.26373, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.59
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.80 $23.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.33 $26.65
Premium $4.86 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $6.00 $17.93 $35.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Storrs and Fairfield. The current time is 07:35:42.

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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.