How far is Bridgeport, CT from Glenville, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Glenville, CT is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.67 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.43 mi
42.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.67 mi
Kilometers
47.75 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Glenville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Norwalk
CT

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From Bridgeport
14.8 mi
00h 21m
To Glenville
14.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 5 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1634 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    1552 ft · 37 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Avenue

    99 m · 9 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York City

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich

    956 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East Putnam Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Putnam Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dearfield Drive

    1828 ft · 36 sec · Dearfield Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Glenville Road

    70 m · 5 sec · Glenville Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Glenville Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Weaver Street

    1110 ft · 32 sec · Weaver Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
23.3 mi · 79%
East Putnam Avenue
3.09 mi · 10%
Glenville Road
1.87 mi · 6%
Dearfield Drive
0.35 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.31 mi · 1%
North Frontage Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

23 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 21m from Bridgeport
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bridgeport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Glenville?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Bridgeport and 14.9 miles from Glenville.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bridgeport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glenville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 1.5 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

20 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.53 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glenville

Glenville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0353800, -73.6598500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Glenville (-73.65985, 41.03538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Glenville. The current time is 06:33:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.