How far is Darien, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Darien, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Darien and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien and Bridgeport.
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Start on the route
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Post Road
2939 ft · 57 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto Old Kings Highway North
844 ft · 22 sec · Old Kings Highway North
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
887 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
1065 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Frontage Road
1783 ft · 42 sec · South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2002 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn left 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 Darien 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darien to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Darien and 9.5 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Darien is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westport.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 km).
#1 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.0787100, -73.4692900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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