How far is Bridgeport, CT from Litchfield, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Litchfield, CT is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.09 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.25 mi
63.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.25 mi
Kilometers
63.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.78 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Tue, May 5, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-05T00:35
Arrive Litchfield
Tue, May 5, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Naugatuck
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Bridgeport
23.5 mi
00h 32m
To Litchfield
23.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bridgeport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 109, CT 254: Thomaston

    1255 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waterbury Road

    2785 ft · 55 sec · Waterbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    2884 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Northfield Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    81 m · 8 sec · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    61 m · 3 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
26 mi · 55%
I 84 West
7.79 mi · 17%
Northfield Road
7.34 mi · 16%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 6%
East Street
1.05 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.55 mi · 1%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naugatuck
00h 32m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Litchfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Naugatuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Bridgeport and 23.5 miles from Litchfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:20 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 Sunny around Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Litchfield.

Stop Ideas Near Naugatuck

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

22 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 39.25 mi (63.17 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Litchfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population1,200
Coordinates41.7473200, -73.1887200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Litchfield (-73.18872, 41.74732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
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
6.29 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Litchfield. The current time is 00:35:55.

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.