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Trip from Fairfield, CT to East Windsor, CT

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

77.5 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

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Downtown Fairfield, CT, CT

Fairfield, CT

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Downtown East Windsor, CT, CT

East Windsor, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield, CT to East Windsor, CT covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.41 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

38.7 miles from Fairfield, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 77.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.1 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 77.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
4.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

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

Use the right lane. Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
6
8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | CT 8

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
10.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
8
41.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
8
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45 Toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington

Towns Along This Route

Between Fairfield, CT and East Windsor, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven, Middletown and Ellington.

Waterbury

4.7 mi in | ~6m

New Haven

8.6 mi in | ~11m | via CT 8

Middletown

41.1 mi in | ~53m

Ellington

72.5 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 31.1 mi 37m
Wilbur Cross Parkway 27 mi 33m
CT 8 5 mi 5m
I 95 4.3 mi 5m
North Road 3.6 mi 6m
Merritt Parkway 3 mi 4m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
Mill Plain Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 31.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Post Road

187 ft · 12 sec · Post Road
2

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mill Plain Road
3

Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 North
4

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 5 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

0.6 mi · 1 min · CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
6

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
7

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8

Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

0.7 mi · 1 min · CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
9

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
10

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
12

Merge slight left

18 mi · 21 min
13

Keep slight right

13 mi · 16 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington

0.2 mi · 35 sec · CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington
15

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Bridge Street
16

Continue on North Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road
17

Turn right onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
18

Turn left onto Windsorville Road

66 ft · 5 sec · Windsorville Road
19

Turn left

52 ft · 4 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

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 38.7 miles from Fairfield, CT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 77.5 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.7 miles or 50m 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 23m

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

Before You Leave

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 77.5 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairfield, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.7 mi from Fairfield, CT · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

39 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Fairfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Windsor, CT

The final approach into East Windsor, 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 Windsor, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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
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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 74.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.41 one way

$24.81 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $13.60 $27.20
premium $4.83 $14.73 $29.46
diesel $5.64 $17.22 $34.44

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: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.14 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.78 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.85 $4.96

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fairfield, CT

Late night in Fairfield on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Windsor, CT

Late night in East Windsor on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

39 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 41m 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 Fairfield, CT to East Windsor, CT covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Fairfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.41 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 77.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairfield, CT and East Windsor, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven, Middletown and Ellington.

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