How far is Bridgeport, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.29 mi
05h 52m
Flight
293.47 mi
472.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.47 mi
Kilometers
472.3 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.29 mi
Kilometers
571.79 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, May 14, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, May 14, 6:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-13T18:41
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, May 14, 12:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Halsey
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Bridgeport
177.5 mi
02h 56m
To Norfolk
177.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    37 m · 7 sec · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1950 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Kansas Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Kansas Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Perkins Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 2

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 2

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    45 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 183

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Highway 183

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11

  19. 19

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  26. 26

    Continue on East Street

    1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 281

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Highway 70

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1349 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 14

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 844th Road

    4 mi · 5 min · 844th Road

  32. 32

    Continue on 4th Street

    1039 ft · 34 sec · 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hohman Street

    1735 ft · 52 sec · Hohman Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  35. 35

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    3233 ft · 54 sec · Highway 275

  39. 39

    Turn left

    84 m · 8 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 9 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto West Norfolk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Norfolk Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    1592 ft · 44 sec · South 7th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
88.4 mi · 25%
Main Street
34.6 mi · 10%
Highway 91
29.4 mi · 8%
Highway 275
26.5 mi · 7%
Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 7%
Highway 70
23.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 2

Continue on State Highway 2

82.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
293.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
02h 56m from Bridgeport
Leave By
5:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.3 miles (571.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Bridgeport and 177.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.29 one way or $94.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bridgeport and Norfolk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Norfolk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 293.47 mi (472.3 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates41.6652500, -103.0991000
Altitude1117
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: East 10th Street (-103.099098, 41.665187)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.46 L · about $47.29
Round trip
$94.58
25.08 gal · 94.92 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.29 $94.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.33 $106.67
Premium $4.65 $58.36 $116.72
Diesel $5.30 $66.51 $133.02

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 Nebraska · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bridgeport, NE and Norfolk, NE. The current time in Bridgeport is 18:41:47, although it is 19:41:47 in Norfolk.

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.