How far is Barkhamsted, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Barkhamsted, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barkhamsted and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barkhamsted and Bridgeport.
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Start on North Canton Road
1813 ft · 38 sec · North Canton Road
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto East Hartland Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Hartland Road
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Continue on Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hartford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Take the exit left toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
56.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
719 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barkhamsted and Bridgeport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CT 8 SOUTH
Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
56.5 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Barkhamsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barkhamsted to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Barkhamsted and 33.7 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Barkhamsted is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watertown.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barkhamsted and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.49 km).
#1 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.51 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.21 | $28.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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