How far is Chaplin, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Chaplin, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
86.28 mi
01h 33m
Flight
69.51 mi
111.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.28 mi
Kilometers
138.86 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Chaplin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaplin
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
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 Chaplin
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
Berlin
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Chaplin
43.1 mi
00h 46m
To Bridgeport
43.2 mi
00h 46m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chaplin and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Chaplin Street

    1070 ft · 29 sec · Chaplin Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Phoenixville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Phoenixville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 35%
I 91 South
14 mi · 16%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 13%
Boston Post Road
7.46 mi · 9%
Middletown Road
5.02 mi · 6%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 46m from Chaplin
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chaplin to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Chaplin and 43.2 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

2 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

10 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

17 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaplin and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 69.51 mi (111.86 km).

Chaplin

#1 Chaplin

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population2,232
Coordinates41.7948200, -72.1273000
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Chaplin Street (-72.127714, 41.794722)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.59 $27.19
Premium $4.86 $14.82 $29.63
Diesel $6.00 $18.29 $36.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaplin and Bridgeport. The current time is 07:36:38.

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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.