How far is Bridgewater, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Bridgewater, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
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 00h 45m.
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 Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Bridgeport.
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Start on Clapboard Road
14 m · 8 sec · Clapboard Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street South
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Obtuse Hill Road
1680 ft · 40 sec · Obtuse Hill Road
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Turn left onto Obtuse Rocks Road
1 mi · 2 min · Obtuse Rocks Road
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Continue on Dingle Brook Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Dingle Brook Lane
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Turn right onto Hanover Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hanover Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1244 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8 m · 8 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
18.3 mi · 30 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
719 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater and Bridgeport.
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.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
18.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Bridgewater and 14.5 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Bridgeport City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 26.24 mi (42.23 km).
#1 Bridgewater
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 1,632 |
| Coordinates | 41.5350900, -73.3662300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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