Origin
Fairfield, CT
Morning in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, CT to Woodbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
Woodbury, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, CT to Woodbury, CT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 55m 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 $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 35.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mill Plain Road 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 Woodbury, CT is easy. At 55m 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 Woodbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Plain Road | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| CT 25 | — | — |
| CT 25 North | — | — |
| Botsford Hill Road | — | — |
| Toddy Hill Road | — | — |
| Berkshire Road | — | — |
| US 6 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mill Plain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and Woodbury, 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 left to continue on CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
12 mi
·
18 min
·
CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
8
Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Botsford Hill Road
9
Continue on Toddy Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Toddy Hill Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkshire Road
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Berkshire Road
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
12
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
13
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
16
Turn left onto Main Street North
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street North
17
Turn left onto Judson Avenue
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Judson Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Fairfield, CT · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Fairfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodbury, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Woodbury, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Woodbury, CT
Morning in Woodbury on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
5 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
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 Woodbury, CT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Plain Road, I 95 North, CT 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.67 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 Woodbury, CT is easy. At 55m 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 Woodbury, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfield, CT to Woodbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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