How far is Bridgeport, CT from Goshen, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Goshen, CT is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
56.18 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.12 mi
72.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.18 mi
Kilometers
90.42 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Goshen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Bridgeport
28.1 mi
00h 36m
To Goshen
28.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Torrington Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Middle Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Old Middle Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Middle Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Old Middle Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Middle Street

    18 m · 1 sec · Old Middle Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Middle Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
26 mi · 46%
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 35%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 5%
Goshen Road
2.54 mi · 5%
Torrington Road
2.06 mi · 4%
East Elm Street
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

26 mi · 00h 32m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 36m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Bridgeport and 28.1 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Goshen is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.62 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Goshen

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.8317600, -73.2251100
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Goshen (-73.22511, 41.83176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 Goshen. The current time is 02:47:49.

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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.