Trip from Ansonia, CT to Fairfield, CT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are CT 8, I 95, Pershing Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Ansonia, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Ansonia, CT to Fairfield, CT?

The route from Ansonia, CT to Fairfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Ansonia, CT to Fairfield, CT?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

19.7 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 29m

5 PM

0h 31m

8 PM

0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ansonia, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 19.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 8, I 95, Pershing Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 19.7 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.7 miles on CT 8.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Bridge Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Bridge Street

Turn right onto Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

7

14.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: New York City

5

14.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

19.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Mill Plain Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21 Toward Mill Plain Road

5

19.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | Mill Plain Road

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 8	12.7 mi	15m
I 95	4.2 mi	5m
Pershing Drive	0.8 mi	1m
Main Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Mill Plain Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Bridge Street	0.2 mi	<1m
East Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Post Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: CT 8 — 12.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia, CT and Fairfield, CT.

1

Start on East Main Street

281 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

2

Continue on CT 115

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Main Street

3

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Bridge Street

4

At end of road, turn left onto Pershing Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pershing Drive

5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

6

Merge onto CT 8

13 mi · 15 min · CT 8

7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

8

Merge onto I 95

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 21 Toward Mill Plain Road Use the slight right lane.

10

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

11

Turn right onto US 1

186 ft · 3 sec · Post Road

12

Arrive at destination

US 1

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.34 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$3.49	$6.98
premium	$4.86	$3.77	$7.54
diesel	$5.61	$4.35	$8.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.9	$2.07	$0.95
Efficient EV	4.9	$1.72	$0.79
EV Truck/SUV	7.9	$2.76	$1.26

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ansonia, CT

Evening in Ansonia on Thursday

Local time

5:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfield, CT

Evening in Fairfield on Thursday

Local time

5:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ansonia, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 19.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.