How far is Bridgeport, CT from North Branford, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to North Branford, CT is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.37 mi
Kilometers
44.05 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Branford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-19T06:33
Arrive North Branford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Haven
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Bridgeport
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To North Branford
13.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and North Branford.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Avenue

    577 ft · 17 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Stratford Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stratford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seaview Avenue

    141 m · 14 sec · Seaview Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford

    680 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford

    149 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Foxon Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaview Avenue
17.1 mi · 63%
Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 20%
I 91 North
2.85 mi · 10%
Stratford Avenue
0.78 mi · 3%
Foxon Boulevard
0.73 mi · 3%
CT 17
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Seaview Avenue

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Haven
00h 21m from Bridgeport
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to North Branford?

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bridgeport and 13.7 miles from North Branford.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.

Stop Ideas Near West Haven

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

23 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

23 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

32 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and North Branford. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.95 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Branford

#2 North Branford

City in Connecticut, United States of America

Population14,066
Coordinates41.3276000, -72.7673200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: North Branford (-72.76732, 41.3276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and North Branford. The current time is 06:33:06.

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.