How far is Bridgeport, CT from Wolcott, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Wolcott, CT is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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 Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Wolcott.
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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
25.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
911 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1617 ft · 36 sec · South Leonard Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1873 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
25 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Turn slight left onto Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 36 sec · Woodtick Road
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Turn straight onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 1 min · Stillson Road
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Wolcott Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road
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Turn left onto Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 2 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Longmeadow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Wolcott.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
CT 8 North
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
25.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Bridgeport and 17.5 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Wolcott is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Seymour
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 Seymour.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 31.06 mi (49.99 km).
#1 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-72.98677, 41.60232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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