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Trip from Fairfield, CT to Plainfield, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

93.3 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

David Kanigan

Downtown Plainfield, CT, CT

Plainfield, CT

Miller Reyes

Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield, CT to Plainfield, CT covers 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 395, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.02 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

46.7 miles from Fairfield, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 93.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 93.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.1 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Plain Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mill Plain Road

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North
8
22.5 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

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 46 Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
22.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | Long Wharf Drive

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 395

Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

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

Exit 76 Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 60.1 mi 1h 14m
I 395 28.2 mi 30m
Forbes Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Long Wharf Drive 0.9 mi 2m
Frontage Road 0.7 mi <1m
Norwich Road 0.6 mi 1m
Lathrop Road 0.2 mi <1m
Mill Plain Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 60.1 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and Plainfield, 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

22 mi · 30 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 46 Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on East Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Street
8

Turn right onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Water Street
9

Continue on US 1

1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 1

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Frontage Road
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 North
12

Merge onto I 95

38 mi · 44 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 395

28 mi · 30 min · I 395
Exit 76 Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 28 Toward Lathrop Road
15

Keep slight left at fork

114 ft · 11 sec
16

Turn left onto Lathrop Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Lathrop Road
17

Turn right onto CT 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Norwich Road
18

Arrive at destination

CT 12

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 46.7 miles from Fairfield, CT, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 21 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plainfield, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fairfield, CT

This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fairfield, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 60.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Fairfield, CT · 1h 2m into the drive

town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deep River, CT

47 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

Milford, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Deep River, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Fairfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plainfield, CT

The final approach into Plainfield, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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.

Nature's Art Village

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66.6

Oakdale, CT

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18604434367

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 86.6

Lisbon, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rocky Neck State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 60

Niantic, Connecticut

+18607395471

Visit website

Milford Green

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.3

Milford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ferry Landing State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53.3

Old Lyme, Connecticut

+18604243000

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

Florence Griswold Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 53.3

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18604345542

Visit website

Connecticut Air & Space Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.7

Stratford, Connecticut

Hours: Closed

+12033451559

Visit website

Niantic Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 60

Niantic, Connecticut

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+18606911111

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.7

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

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

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

$15.02 one way

$30.04 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.53 $33.05
premium $4.86 $17.87 $35.73
diesel $5.61 $20.60 $41.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Tesla Supercharger

Lisbon, Connecticut

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.80 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73
EV Truck/SUV 37.3 0 $13.06 $5.97

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fairfield, CT

Evening in Fairfield on Thursday

Local time

6:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plainfield, CT

Evening in Plainfield on Thursday

Local time

6:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Deep River, CT

47 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

12 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 55m 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 Plainfield, CT covers 93.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Forbes Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 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 $15.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairfield, CT to Plainfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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