How far is Bridgeport, CT from Plymouth, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Plymouth, CT is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.95 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.78 mi
55.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.78 mi
Kilometers
55.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.95 mi
Kilometers
64.3 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Bridgeport
20 mi
00h 25m
To Plymouth
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol

    1238 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
26 mi · 65%
I 84 West
9.46 mi · 24%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
I 84 East
0.4 mi · 1%
Fairfield Avenue
0.27 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 25m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Bridgeport and 19.9 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
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Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 34.78 mi (55.97 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Plymouth (-73.05289, 41.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Plymouth. The current time is 01:02:57.

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.