Fairfield, Connecticut to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25.2 miles 40.6 km · straight line
84.5 miles actual route 136 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Fairfield, Connecticut from Long Island?

The distance from Fairfield, Connecticut to Long Island is 25.2 miles (40.6 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located SSE of Fairfield, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.5 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States — Fairfield, Connecticut in Connecticut and Long Island in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fairfield, Connecticut and Long Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fairfield, Connecticut to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairfield, Connecticut & Long Island

Quick Facts

Fairfield, Connecticut
41.14°N, 73.26°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 987.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM