How far is Bridgeport, CT from Ledyard, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Ledyard, CT is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Ledyard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Ledyard.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
577 ft · 17 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on Stratford Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Stratford Avenue
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Turn right onto Seaview Avenue
141 m · 14 sec · Seaview Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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5
Merge slight left
16 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
44.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 184
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Road
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Continue on Center Groton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Center Groton Road
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Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway
91 m · 13 sec · Colonel Ledyard Highway
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Turn left onto Ray Holdridge Circle
20 m · 3 sec · Ray Holdridge Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ray Holdridge Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Ledyard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
44.7 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny near Ledyard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Ledyard?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Bridgeport and 36.3 miles from Ledyard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:12 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 arriving, the latest forecast around Ledyard is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Ledyard. Straight-line distance: 63.6 mi (102.35 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ledyard
Town of the United States
| Population | 14,579 |
| Coordinates | 41.4398200, -72.0142400 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ledyard (-72.01424, 41.43982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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