How far is Bloomfield, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.95 mi
01h 05m
Flight
50.65 mi
81.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.95 mi
Kilometers
99.7 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, May 2, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-02T07:11
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, May 2, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Bloomfield
30.3 mi
00h 32m
To Bridgeport
31.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bloomfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
Bridgeport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Saturday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    28 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 46 sec · Tyler Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2022 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    814 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard

    20 m · 1 sec · Columbus Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 49%
I 91 South
18.7 mi · 30%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 7%
Granby Street
2.21 mi · 4%
Albany Avenue
1.57 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.06 mi · 2%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 32m from Bloomfield
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bloomfield and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Bloomfield and 31.7 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bloomfield and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 50.65 mi (81.51 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-72.729872, 41.826583)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Bridgeport. The current time is 07:11:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.