Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Fairfield, CT to East Hampton, CT covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mill Plain Road, I 95 North, CT 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.93 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Fairfield, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 57.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairfield, CT to East Hampton, CT is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Fairfield, CT to East Hampton, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Plain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 8 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merritt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and East Hampton, CT.
Start on Post Road
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street
Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Turn left onto Newfield Street
Turn right onto Liberty Street
Continue on Prospect Street
Turn right onto Grand Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
Continue on West High Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57.5 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 40m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Hampton, CT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fairfield, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairfield, CT
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Fairfield, CT · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 57.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Fairfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Hampton, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Hampton, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.93 one way
$17.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in East Hampton on Saturday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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