Origin
East Haddam, CT
Afternoon in East Haddam on Saturday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haddam, CT to Fairfield, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haddam, CT
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Fairfield, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Road, Saybrook Road, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Road | — | — |
| Saybrook Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| CT 9 South | — | — |
| CT 80 | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Winthrop Road | — | — |
| Stevenstown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
16 ft
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
2.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9 South
9
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
CT 80: Deep River
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
12
Turn right onto Winthrop Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winthrop Road
13
Turn left onto Stevenstown Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stevenstown Road
14
Continue on Horse Hill Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Horse Hill Road
15
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95 South
16
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
1 hr
17
Take the exit slight right toward Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
18
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
19
Turn right onto Post Road
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from East Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.03 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Fairfield, CT
Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
4:54 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
1h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
62.2 mi in 1h 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Haddam, CT to Fairfield, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Haddam, CT to Fairfield, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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