How far is Flint, MI from Bridgeport, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Bridgeport, MI is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.66 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.89 mi
41.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.89 mi
Kilometers
41.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.34 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Tue, Nov 10, 7:28 AM EST
Return by in Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 8:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-10T06:52
Arrive Bridgeport
Tue, Nov 10, 7:28 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Flint
15.3 mi
00h 18m
To Bridgeport
15.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bridgeport

    1642 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
28.7 mi · 93%
Dixie Highway
1.15 mi · 4%
East Third Street
0.35 mi · 1%
I 475 North
0.22 mi · 1%
Saginaw Street
0.12 mi
Chavez Drive
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
00h 18m from Flint
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Flint and 15.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bridgeport

Bridgeport is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.3594700, -83.8816400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Bridgeport (-83.88164, 43.35947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.01
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $4.50 $9.01
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.26 $10.51
Premium $5.45 $5.89 $11.78
Diesel $6.53 $7.05 $14.10

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 Michigan · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:52:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.