How far is Bridgeport, CT from Suffield Depot, CT?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Suffield Depot, CT is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.63 mi
01h 34m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.63 mi
Kilometers
115.28 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suffield Depot
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Suffield Depot
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Bridgeport
35.8 mi
00h 47m
To Suffield Depot
35.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Suffield Depot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Suffield Depot.

  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

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 75: Poquonock, Suffield

    1210 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ella Grasso Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Ella Grasso Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2866 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    133 m · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Suffield Depot.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
28.3 mi · 40%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi · 38%
Merritt Parkway
3.01 mi · 4%
CT 8
2.94 mi · 4%
Ella Grasso Turnpike
2.17 mi · 3%
South Street
2.15 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 47m from Bridgeport
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Rain Showers Likely near Suffield Depot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Suffield Depot?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Bridgeport and 35.8 miles from Suffield Depot.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Rain Showers Likely near Suffield Depot.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meriden, 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 Meriden.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Suffield Depot. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.83 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Suffield Depot

#2 Suffield Depot

Census designated place

Population1,325
Coordinates41.9812100, -72.6498100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Suffield Depot (-72.64981, 41.98121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Suffield Depot. The current time is 15:10:08.

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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.