How far is Bridgeport, CT from Middlefield, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Middlefield, CT is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
40.49 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.49 mi
Kilometers
65.16 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlefield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Middlefield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Hamden
CT

Town in Connecticut, US

From Bridgeport
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To Middlefield
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

    26.4 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street

    1480 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Industrial Area, Wesleyan

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Baileyville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Baileyville Road

  14. 14

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

    2845 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Hill Road

    559 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Town Hall Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Town Hall Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
26.4 mi · 65%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 7%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Baileyville Road
2.3 mi · 6%
CT 8 North
1.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

26.4 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 27m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Middlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Bridgeport and 20.3 miles from Middlefield.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

18 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Middlefield. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.79 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Middlefield

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,350
Coordinates41.5173200, -72.7120400
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Middlefield (-72.71204, 41.51732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.37 $12.75
Premium $4.86 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.00 $8.58 $17.15

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 Middlefield. The current time is 05:08:44.

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.