How far is Bridgeport, CT from Sterling, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Sterling, CT is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Sterling.
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Start on Fairfield Avenue
577 ft · 17 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on Stratford Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Stratford Avenue
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Turn right onto Seaview Avenue
141 m · 14 sec · Seaview Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
1092 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive
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Continue on East Street
647 ft · 17 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 14A: Plainfield, Oneco
1007 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Plainfield Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Pike
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Road
72 m · 5 sec · Sterling Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sterling Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Sterling.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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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 Sterling?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Bridgeport and 47.2 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook
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 Old Saybrook.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 79.37 mi (127.74 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,764 |
| Coordinates | 41.7076000, -71.8286800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-71.82868, 41.7076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
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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