How far is Bridgeport, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.17 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.65 mi
83.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.17 mi
Kilometers
109.71 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, May 6, 6:27 PM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Wed, May 6, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-06T17:15
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, May 6, 6:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:30 PM CDT
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
Langston
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Bridgeport
34.2 mi
00h 36m
To Huntsville
33.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 16 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John T Reid Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    50.4 mi · 59 min · John T Reid Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest

    101 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Jefferson Street North

    2579 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T Reid Parkway
62.5 mi · 92%
Lee Highway
2.82 mi · 4%
County Road 94
1.38 mi · 2%
Broadway Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street North
0.49 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

50.4 mi · 00h 59m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langston
00h 36m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgeport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 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?

Langston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Bridgeport and 33.9 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgeport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Langston

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 51.65 mi (83.12 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Street (-85.714468, 34.947578)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.26 $20.53
Premium $4.63 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.42 $13.05 $26.10

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 Alabama · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Huntsville. The current time is 17:15:19.

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.