Origin
Fairfield, CT
Afternoon in Fairfield on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, CT to New Canaan, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jelliff Lane, I 95 South, US 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jelliff Lane 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairfield, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 23m 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 New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jelliff Lane | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| US 7 | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| Belden Avenue | — | — |
| Riverside Avenue | — | — |
| New Canaan Avenue | — | — |
| New Norwalk Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jelliff Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and New Canaan, CT.
1
Start on Post Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Post Road
2
Turn slight left onto Jelliff Lane
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jelliff Lane
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York City
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 95 South: New York City
4
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 7: Norwalk, Danbury
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Belden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 1: Belden Avenue
9
Turn left onto Belden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Belden Avenue
10
Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
11
Continue on New Canaan Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Canaan Avenue
12
Continue on New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Norwalk Road
13
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
New Canaan, CT
Afternoon in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 New Canaan, CT covers 14.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jelliff Lane, I 95 South, US 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 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 $2.32 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 Fairfield, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 23m 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 Fairfield, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfield, CT to New Canaan, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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