How far is Bridgeport, CT from Riverside, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Riverside, CT is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Riverside.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
1 m · 5 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1634 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
1552 ft · 37 sec · North Frontage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Avenue
99 m · 9 sec · South Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York City
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
623 ft · 21 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Putnam Avenue
1293 ft · 32 sec · East Putnam Avenue
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Turn right onto Sound Beach Avenue
2398 ft · 1 min · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sound Beach Avenue
1015 ft · 30 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 49 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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Continue on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Owenoke Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Riverside.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Riverside?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
East Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Bridgeport and 12.7 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near East Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norwalk.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 22.6 mi (36.37 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-73.57818, 41.03371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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