How far is Andover, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Andover, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.29 mi
01h 13m
Flight
57.32 mi
92.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.32 mi
Kilometers
92.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.29 mi
Kilometers
114.73 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Andover
35.6 mi
00h 36m
To Bridgeport
35.7 mi
00h 36m

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Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    827 ft · 24 sec · Hebron Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonathan Trumbull Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Willimantic Turnpike

    3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hop River Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 45%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 24%
Hop River Road
12.9 mi · 18%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 6%
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
2.86 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 36m from Andover
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Andover and 35.7 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meriden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meriden.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 57.32 mi (92.25 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,228
Coordinates41.7373200, -72.3703600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-72.370477, 41.737172)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.86 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.00 $15.05 $30.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Bridgeport. The current time is 01:17:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.