Origin
Easton, CT
Morning in Easton on Thursday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CT
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Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 9.2 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Road, Sport Hill Road, Congress Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 9.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 20m 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 Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Road | — | — |
| Sport Hill Road | — | — |
| Congress Street | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| CT 58 | — | — |
| Black Rock Turnpike | — | — |
| Samp Mortar Drive | — | — |
| Brookside Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sport Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Congress Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Congress Street
5
Take the ramp left
390 ft
·
10 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Merritt Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
8
Turn left onto Congress Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Congress Street
9
Turn left onto Black Rock Turnpike
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
10
Turn right onto Samp Mortar Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Samp Mortar Drive
11
Continue on Brookside Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookside Drive
12
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mill Plain Road
13
Turn right onto Post Road
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Morning in Fairfield on Thursday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
12 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
20m 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 Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 9.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Road, Sport Hill Road, Congress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Easton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Easton, CT to Fairfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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