Cities Near Fairfield
Cities near Fairfield, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Vacaville, Napa, Vallejo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Fairfield, California is Vacaville, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville | 8 mi / 13 km | 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Napa | 14 mi / 22 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vallejo | 15 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pittsburg | 17 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Concord | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Davis | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brentwood | 29 mi / 46 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Novato | 30 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Petaluma | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Fairfield
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Vacaville, Napa, Vallejo, Pittsburg, Concord. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Fairfield include Vacaville, Napa, Vallejo, Pittsburg, Concord. The closest is Vacaville, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.