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Trip from North Stonington, CT to Fairfield, CT

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

86.3 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

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North Stonington, CT

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Fairfield, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Stonington, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 86.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Norwich-Westerly Road, Mill Plain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.81 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 North Stonington, CT

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

Drive Character

This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 86.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Norwich-Westerly Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.9 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 11 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 82.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Norwich-Westerly Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from North Stonington, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 1h 50m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road

Enter roundabout onto CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
2.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: New London

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 95 South: New London
5
2.8 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
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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
86 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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 82.9 mi 1h 44m
Norwich-Westerly Road 2.3 mi 3m
Mill Plain Road 0.3 mi <1m
Rocky Hollow Road 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Post Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 82.9 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington, CT and Fairfield, CT.

1

Start on Main Street

344 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on Rocky Hollow Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Rocky Hollow Road
3

Turn left onto CT 2

1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
4

Enter roundabout onto CT 2

260 ft · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
5

Continue on CT 2

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South: New London
7

Merge onto I 95

83 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 21 Toward Mill Plain Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 1

186 ft · 3 sec · Post Road
11

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 43.2 miles from North Stonington, CT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.9 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 80 miles or 1h 41m 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 33m

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 North Stonington, 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 North Stonington, CT

This is one driving day of about 86.3 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Stonington, 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 I 95 for about 82.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

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

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

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

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.9 miles.

Arriving in Fairfield, CT

The final approach into Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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 near mile 86.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.81 one way

$27.63 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $15.14 $30.29
premium $4.83 $16.40 $32.81
diesel $5.64 $19.17 $38.35

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 $9.06 $4.14
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.55 $3.45
EV Truck/SUV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52

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 days ago

Origin

North Stonington, CT

Afternoon in North Stonington on Monday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfield, CT

Afternoon in Fairfield on Monday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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 50m 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 North Stonington, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 86.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Norwich-Westerly Road, 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 43.2 miles from North Stonington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.81 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 North Stonington, CT to Fairfield, CT is easy. At 1h 50m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Stonington, CT to Fairfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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