How far is Bridgeport, CT from Saratoga Springs, NY?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Saratoga Springs, NY is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Saratoga Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Saratoga Springs.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
1432 ft · 33 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
26 mi · 32 min
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Continue on I 84 East: Hartford
2109 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
28.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Place
939 ft · 27 sec · Park Place
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Colebrook River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Colebrook River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
8 mi · 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · South Main Road
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Continue on Otis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Otis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacobs Ladder Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacobs Ladder Road
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Continue on Cape Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cape Street
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Continue on Chapel Street
2544 ft · 49 sec · Chapel Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Take the exit right
808 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
17.5 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
14 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy
844 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2511 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
18.1 mi · 22 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
1998 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Saratoga Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 84 West
Continue on I 84 West: Danbury
28.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Saratoga Springs?
The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tyringham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Bridgeport and 83.6 miles from Saratoga Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Tyringham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyringham.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Union Station
Hudson
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 135.04 mi (217.32 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga Springs (-73.78457, 43.08313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $38.01 | $76.02 |
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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