How far is Bridgeport, CT from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Long Beach, CA is about 2863.3 miles (4608.1 km), with a travel time of about 51h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2491.6 miles (4009.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 102h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
2863.32 mi
51h 13m
Flight
2491.6 mi
4009.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2491.6 mi
Kilometers
4009.85 km
Flight Time
05h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
2863.32 mi
Kilometers
4608.07 km
Drive Time
51h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 51h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, May 24, 2:06 AM PDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Tue, May 26, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-22T01:53
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, May 24, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
51h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:14 AM to 7:44 AM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Phillips
NE

Village in Hamilton County, Nebraska

From Bridgeport
1429.5 mi
25h 36m
To Long Beach
1433.8 mi
25h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bridgeport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Long Beach.

  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

    29.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · New England Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    318.2 mi · 5 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    187.4 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster

    1047 ft · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South

    1187 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1805 ft · 28 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Kingery Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    82 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha

    355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver

    188 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    501.7 mi · 8 hr 38 min

  49. 49

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    160.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  51. 51

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  52. 52

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  53. 53

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  54. 54

    Merge slight right

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  55. 55

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  56. 56

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  57. 57

    Take the exit slight left

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2597 ft · 1 min

  59. 59

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  60. 60

    Take the exit slight left

    62 m · 5 sec

  61. 61

    Merge slight left onto I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    7.3 mi · 8 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  62. 62

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  63. 63

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  64. 64

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  65. 65

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  66. 66

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  67. 67

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  68. 68

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  69. 69

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  70. 70

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  71. 71

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  72. 72

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  73. 73

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  74. 74

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  75. 75

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  76. 76

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  77. 77

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway

    527 ft · 13 sec

  78. 78

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway West

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  79. 79

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Artesia Freeway

  80. 80

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South, I 710 North: Long Beach, Pasadena

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  81. 81

    Keep slight left to continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1 km · 1 min

  82. 82

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway

  83. 83

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  84. 84

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  85. 85

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  86. 86

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  87. 87

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  88. 88

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  89. 89

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
89 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
28
14 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 West
690 mi · 24%
I 80 West Express
355 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
328 mi · 11%
I 80 West
267 mi · 9%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 8%
I 280 West
184 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 76 West

Merge slight left

502 mi · 08h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
51h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
102h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+371.7 mi
2491.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phillips
25h 36m from Bridgeport
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 2863.3 miles (4608.1 km) and usually takes 51h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1429.5 miles from Bridgeport and 1433.8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 2491.6 miles (4009.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 371.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $398.60 one way or $797.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 897.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Bridgeport and Long Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Phillips

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

38 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

110 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 2491.6 mi (4009.85 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Long Beach (-118.18923, 33.76696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4608 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)95h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)71h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)57h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)47h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)40h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)35h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
101.04 gal
382.47 L · about $398.60
Round trip
$797.21
202.08 gal · 764.94 L
Estimated CO2
897.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1795.9 kg / 3959 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $398.60 $797.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $450.34 $900.67
Premium $4.86 $490.85 $981.70
Diesel $6.00 $605.94 $1,211.87

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between Bridgeport, CT and Long Beach, CA. The current time in Bridgeport is 01:53:03, although it is 22:53:03 in Long Beach.

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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.