How far is Bridgeport, CT from Deep River, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
46.96 mi
01h 11m
Flight
41.66 mi
67.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.66 mi
Kilometers
67.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.57 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deep River
Fri, Apr 17, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-17T04:57
Arrive Deep River
Fri, Apr 17, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Branford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates

From Bridgeport
23.4 mi
00h 35m
To Deep River
23.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Deep River.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Avenue

    577 ft · 17 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Stratford Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stratford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seaview Avenue

    141 m · 14 sec · Seaview Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Foxon Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Foxon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Old Toll Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road

    100 m · 5 sec · Old Toll Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Deep River Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Deep River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Winthrop Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winthrop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto River Street

    4 m · 1 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaview Avenue
17.1 mi · 36%
Old Toll Road
7.34 mi · 16%
Foxon Road
7.27 mi · 15%
Winthrop Road
3.36 mi · 7%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 6%
North Branford Road
2.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Seaview Avenue

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 23m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Branford
00h 35m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deep River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Deep River?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Bridgeport and 23.5 miles from Deep River.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deep River.

Stop Ideas Near Branford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Branford, 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 Branford.

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Union Station

10 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
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Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street
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Bridgeport

33 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Deep River. Straight-line distance: 41.66 mi (67.04 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Deep River

#2 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Deep River (-72.43564, 41.38565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Deep River. The current time is 04:57:36.

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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.