How far is Bridgeport, CT from Chaplin, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Chaplin, CT is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
85.99 mi
01h 48m
Flight
69.51 mi
111.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.99 mi
Kilometers
138.38 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaplin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T12:13
Arrive Chaplin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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

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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Bridgeport
42.9 mi
00h 54m
To Chaplin
43 mi
00h 54m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Middletown Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Middletown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Phoenixville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Phoenixville Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Chaplin Street

    1070 ft · 29 sec · Chaplin Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chaplin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 31%
I 91 North
14 mi · 16%
Middletown Road
12.7 mi · 15%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 13%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 54m from Bridgeport
Leave By
2:52 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 Chaplin?

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 42.9 miles from Bridgeport and 43 miles from Chaplin.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 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
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

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 Chaplin. Straight-line distance: 69.51 mi (111.86 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Chaplin

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,232
Coordinates41.7948200, -72.1273000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Chaplin (-72.1273, 41.79482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.55 $27.10
Premium $4.86 $14.77 $29.54
Diesel $6.00 $18.23 $36.46

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 Chaplin. The current time is 12:13:52.

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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.