Origin
Southbury, CT
Evening in Southbury on Sunday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southbury, CT to Fairfield, CT
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southbury, CT
David Kanigan
Fairfield, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Trip Overview
The drive from Southbury, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 33.2 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, Oxford Road, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.31 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
16.6 miles from Southbury, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 33.2 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and Oxford Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.8 miles on CT 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Oxford Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near CT 8.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.2 mi into trip
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~19m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
32.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Mill Plain Road
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 16.8 mi | 21m |
| Oxford Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| I 95 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Plain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 16.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southbury, CT and Fairfield, CT.
1
Start on US 6; CT 67
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street North
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street North
3
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southford Road
4
Continue on CT 67
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Oxford Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
6
Turn right onto Derby Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Avenue
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South
8
Merge onto CT 8
17 mi
·
21 min
·
CT 8
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 21
Toward Mill Plain Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Mill Plain Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mill Plain Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 1
186 ft
·
3 sec
·
Post Road
14
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 16.6 miles from Southbury, CT, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.8 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 33.2 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
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 Southbury, 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 Southbury, CT
This is one driving day of about 33.2 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southbury, 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 CT 8 for about 16.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Southbury, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Southbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $4.83 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
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
Fairfield, CT
Evening in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
7:13 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
19 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
48m 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 Southbury, CT to Fairfield, CT covers 33.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Oxford Road, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Southbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.31 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 is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 33.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Southbury, CT to Fairfield, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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