How far is Bridgeport, CT from Ashford, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Ashford, CT is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
84.94 mi
01h 50m
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
84.94 mi
Kilometers
136.7 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Ashford
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Bridgeport
42.4 mi
00h 55m
To Ashford
42.5 mi
00h 55m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Avenue

    1432 ft · 33 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Merrow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Storrs Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Storrs Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Middle Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ashford Center Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashford Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 36%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 20%
I 84 East
14.4 mi · 17%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 3%
Storrs Road
2.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 55m from Bridgeport
Leave By
2:50 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 Bridgeport to Ashford?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 42.4 miles from Bridgeport and 42.5 miles from Ashford.

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 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 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.

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Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
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Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
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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 Bridgeport and Ashford. Straight-line distance: 73.15 mi (117.72 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Ashford

#2 Ashford

Town of the United States

Population4,246
Coordinates41.8731500, -72.1214700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Ashford (-72.12147, 41.87315)

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 Bridgeport and Ashford. The current time is 08:02:39.

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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.