How far is West Haven, CT from Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Fairfield, CT is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 West Haven and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Fairfield.
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Start on Washington Avenue
900 ft · 47 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2913 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Place
139 m · 11 sec · Wagner Place
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Continue on Sawmill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road
1525 ft · 40 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 West Haven 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Haven and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stratford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from West Haven and 11.2 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Haven and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Stratford
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 Stratford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.15 km).
#1 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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