How far is Bridgeport, CT from Cedar Beach, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Cedar Beach, CT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Cedar Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Cedar Beach.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
577 ft · 17 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on Stratford Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Stratford Avenue
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Turn right onto Seaview Avenue
141 m · 14 sec · Seaview Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Milford
1371 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue
2576 ft · 55 sec · Bridgeport Avenue
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Turn left onto Naugatuck Avenue
3141 ft · 1 min · Naugatuck Avenue
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Turn right onto Milford Point Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Milford Point Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milford Point Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Cedar Beach.
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.
Seaview Avenue
Merge slight left
4.63 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Cedar Beach?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stratford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Bridgeport and 4.3 miles from Cedar Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Stratford
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 Stratford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Cedar Beach. Straight-line distance: 4.76 mi (7.66 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Beach
Situated along the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, this coastal area lies at an approximate elevation of 10 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1784300, -73.0978900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Beach (-73.09789, 41.17843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
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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