How far is Bridgeport, CT from Southport, NY?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Southport, NY is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Southport.
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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 left to continue on CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
16.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
14 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Take the exit left toward I 84 West: Danbury
2300 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
40.8 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
140 m · 9 sec · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Sly Street
1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
992 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Clemens Center Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clemens Center Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Southport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 17m
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 Cloudy near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Southport?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Bridgeport and 129.9 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Cloudy near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor
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 Livingston Manor.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Southport. Straight-line distance: 196.99 mi (317.02 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southport
Town in New York state
| Population | 9,622 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548000, -76.8191200 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-76.81912, 42.0548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $45.82 | $91.65 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $49.71 | $99.43 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $58.92 | $117.83 |
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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