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Trip from Enfield, CT to Fairfield, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

76 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Enfield, CT, CT

Enfield, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Downtown Fairfield, CT, CT

Fairfield, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Enfield, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, CT 15, CT 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38 miles from Enfield, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 32.8 mi 40m
CT 15 29.8 mi 37m
CT 8 4.5 mi 5m
I 95 4.2 mi 5m
Enfield Street 0.9 mi 1m
King Street 0.8 mi 1m
Mill Plain Road 0.3 mi <1m
Post Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 32.8 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 5

0.9 mi · 1 min · Enfield Street
2

Continue on US 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · King Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
4

Merge onto I 91

33 mi · 40 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

437 ft · 8 sec
Toward CT 15 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto CT 8

4.5 mi · 5 min · CT 8
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 95

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 21 Toward Mill Plain Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto US 1

186 ft · 3 sec · Post Road
17

Arrive at destination

US 1

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38 miles from Enfield, CT, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Enfield, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enfield, CT

This is one driving day of about 76 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Enfield, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 32.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Middletown, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, CT

38 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

Hartford, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meriden, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Enfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Suffield, Connecticut

+18604243200

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 76

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 70.6

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 54.3

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

Milford Green

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 59.7

Milford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 54.3

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 70.6

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (formerly Knights of Columbus Museum)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 54.3

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12038650400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 34.7 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
34.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward CT 15 South
7
35.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CT 15 South
8
65 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
7
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
7
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.23 one way

$24.47 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.46 $26.92
premium $4.86 $14.55 $29.11
diesel $5.61 $16.78 $33.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Enfield, CT

Afternoon in Enfield on Saturday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfield, CT

Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Middletown, CT

38 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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 36m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 76
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

76 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 32.8 mi of that is on I 91.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Enfield, CT to Fairfield, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.

Waterbury

65 mi in | ~1h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 76 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fairfield, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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 Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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