How far is Bridgeport, CT from Coventry Lake, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Coventry Lake, CT is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Coventry Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Coventry Lake.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
1432 ft · 33 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1341 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Daly Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Daly Road
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Turn left onto Bellevue Drive
1202 ft · 53 sec · Bellevue Drive
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Turn right onto John Hand Drive
118 m · 22 sec · John Hand Drive
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Continue on John Hand Drive
769 ft · 34 sec · John Hand Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Hand Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Coventry Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Coventry Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Coventry Lake?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Bridgeport and 36.2 miles from Coventry Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Coventry Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Coventry Lake. Straight-line distance: 60.39 mi (97.19 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coventry Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.7723200, -72.3325800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coventry Lake (-72.33258, 41.77232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.37 | $22.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
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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