The drive from New London, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Broad Street, Mill Plain Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.9 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.25 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
35 miles from New London, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 69.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.9 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 9 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 66.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Broad Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New London, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 1h 31m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
7
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
69.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Mill Plain Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
5
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Mill Plain Road
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
66.9 mi
1h 25m
Broad Street
2 mi
3m
Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Hartford Turnpike
<0.1 mi
<1m
Post Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Huntington Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 66.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on Huntington Street
52 ft·9 sec·Huntington Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
2.0 mi·3 min·Broad Street
3
Continue on CT 85
505 ft·17 sec·Hartford Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
67 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 21Toward Mill Plain RoadUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 1
186 ft·3 sec·Post Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 1
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 35 miles from New London, CT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.9 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New London, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New London, CT
This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from New London, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 66.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from New London, CT
· 46m into the drive
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
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
near mile 69.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.25 one way
$22.51 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$12.38
$24.76
premium
$4.86
$13.39
$26.77
diesel
$5.61
$15.43
$30.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.34
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.12
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.79
$4.47
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
New London, CT
Late night
in New London on Saturday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairfield, CT
Late night
in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 31m 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 New London, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Broad Street, Mill Plain Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from New London, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.25 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 New London, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 1h 31m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New London, CT to Fairfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
