How far is Ashford, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Ashford, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
85 mi
01h 29m
Flight
73.15 mi
117.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.15 mi
Kilometers
117.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85 mi
Kilometers
136.79 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Ashford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Ashford
41.9 mi
00h 44m
To Bridgeport
43.1 mi
00h 44m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ashford Center Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ashford Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashford 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 38%
Boston Turnpike
18.7 mi · 22%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 20%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 6%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 5%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 3%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 44m from Ashford
Leave By
3:30 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 Ashford to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Ashford and 43.1 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin, 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 Berlin.

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 73.15 mi (117.72 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town of the United States

Population4,246
Coordinates41.8731500, -72.1214700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashford Center Road (-72.121528, 41.87321)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 Ashford and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:36:25.

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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.