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Trip from Fairfield, CT to Mansfield City, CT

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

86.4 mi

139 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown Mansfield City, CT, CT

Mansfield City, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield, CT to Mansfield City, CT covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, CT 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.83 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

43.2 miles from Fairfield, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 86.4 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

173 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

158 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

173 ft

~10.8 mi in

Elevation Range

158 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 86.4 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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
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
55 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

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 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury

Towns Along This Route

Between Fairfield, CT and Mansfield City, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven, Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.

Waterbury

4.7 mi in | ~6m

New Haven

8.6 mi in | ~11m | via CT 8

Middletown

41.1 mi in | ~53m

Old Wethersfield

55 mi in | ~1h 9m

Willimantic

68.6 mi in | ~1h 26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway 27 mi 33m
I 91 13.6 mi 15m
CT 2 10.6 mi 12m
Middletown Road 6.8 mi 7m
CT 8 5 mi 5m
I 95 4.3 mi 5m
Merritt Parkway 3 mi 4m
West Main Street 3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 27 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 1

186 ft · 12 sec · Post Road
2

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mill Plain Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 North
4

Merge onto I 95

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

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.
6

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

3.2 mi · 3 min · CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

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

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto CT 15

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on CT 15

27 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 91

14 mi · 15 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 25-26 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 25 Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto CT 3

1.9 mi · 2 min · CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 13 C Toward CT 2 East: Norwich Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto CT 2

0.4 mi · 33 sec · CT 2
18

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2

10 mi · 11 min · CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 15 Toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

178 ft · 11 sec
Toward CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
21

Turn left onto CT 66

520 ft · 6 sec · East Hampton Road
22

Continue on CT 66

2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road
23

Continue on CT 66

3.0 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
24

Continue on CT 66

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
25

Continue on CT 66

6.8 mi · 7 min · Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 48 sec
Exit 89 Toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
27

Turn sharp left onto CT 32

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
28

Continue on CT 32

1.9 mi · 2 min · Stafford Road
29

Turn right onto Browns Road

1.9 mi · 7 min · Browns Road
30

Turn sharp left onto Mansfield City Road

9 ft · 0 sec · Mansfield City Road
31

Arrive at destination

Mansfield City Road

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 43.2 miles from Fairfield, CT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 55m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield City, 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 86.4 miles and 1h 54m.

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 Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 27 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.2 mi from Fairfield, CT · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Fairfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mansfield City, CT

The final approach into Mansfield City, 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 Mansfield City, 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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.83 one way

$27.66 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $15.16 $30.32
premium $4.83 $16.42 $32.85
diesel $5.64 $19.20 $38.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Fairfield, CT

Evening in Fairfield on Sunday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 6 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield City, CT

Evening in Mansfield City on Sunday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

43 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

2 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 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Mansfield City, CT covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, CT 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.2 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 $13.83 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 22 significant decision points across 86.4 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairfield, CT and Mansfield City, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury, New Haven, Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 15 ft to 173 ft elevation with about 158 ft of total climbing.

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