How far is Bridgeport, CT from Rocky Hill, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Rocky Hill, CT is about 48 miles (77.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
48.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
44.02 mi
70.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.02 mi
Kilometers
70.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.27 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Rocky Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
24 mi
00h 31m
To Rocky Hill
24 mi
00h 31m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Rocky Hill.

  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

    27 mi · 34 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3: Rocky Hill, West Street

    2463 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Street

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    47 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 56%
I 91 North
9.5 mi · 20%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 6%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 6%
CT 8 North
1.77 mi · 4%
West Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilbur Cross Parkway

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 31m from Bridgeport
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Rocky Hill?

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 24 miles from Bridgeport and 24 miles from Rocky Hill.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

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 Rocky Hill. Straight-line distance: 44.02 mi (70.85 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Rocky Hill

#2 Rocky Hill

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population20,037
Coordinates41.6648200, -72.6392600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Rocky Hill (-72.63926, 41.66482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 Rocky Hill. The current time is 05:15:24.

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.