How far is East Haddam, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from East Haddam, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.99 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.27 mi
68.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.99 mi
Kilometers
93.33 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in East Haddam
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Haddam
2026-04-18T07:45
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Haddam
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
North Branford
CT

City in Connecticut, United States of America

From East Haddam
28.8 mi
00h 32m
To Bridgeport
29.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1223 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saybrook Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Saybrook Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Saybrook Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Saybrook Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    652 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 80: Deep River

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winthrop Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winthrop Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stevenstown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Stevenstown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Horse Hill Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Horse Hill Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41.2 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard

    100 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard

    889 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard

    1444 ft · 40 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle

    73 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Circle

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
41.4 mi · 71%
CT 9 South
3.65 mi · 6%
Horse Hill Road
2.54 mi · 4%
Saybrook Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Winthrop Road
2.41 mi · 4%
Stevenstown Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

41.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Branford
00h 32m from East Haddam
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Haddam and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Haddam to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

North Branford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from East Haddam and 29.2 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Haddam and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near North Branford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

15 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

33 mi away
455 Boston Post Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Haddam and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.02 km).

East Haddam

#1 East Haddam

City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population8,956
Coordinates41.4531500, -72.4612000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.461151, 41.453151)
End: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.17
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.09 $16.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.14 $18.27
Premium $4.86 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $6.00 $12.29 $24.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Haddam and Bridgeport. The current time is 07:45:33.

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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.