How far is Glastonbury Center, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Glastonbury Center, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
55.05 mi
00h 57m
Flight
47.26 mi
76.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.05 mi
Kilometers
88.6 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Glastonbury Center
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glastonbury Center
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glastonbury Center
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
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Glastonbury Center
27.5 mi
00h 28m
To Bridgeport
27.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Glastonbury Center Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury Center and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glastonbury Center 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 55%
I 91 South
14 mi · 25%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 8%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.26 mi
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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
00h 28m from Glastonbury Center
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Glastonbury Center and Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glastonbury Center to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Glastonbury Center and 27.5 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Glastonbury Center and Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glastonbury Center and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.05 km).

Glastonbury Center

#1 Glastonbury Center

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

Population7,387
Coordinates41.7009300, -72.5995300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 17 North (-72.600511, 41.700822)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.31
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.65 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.86 $9.42 $18.85
Diesel $6.00 $11.63 $23.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glastonbury Center and Bridgeport. The current time is 03:51:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.