How far is New Britain, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from New Britain, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Connecticut, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Britain and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain and Bridgeport.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 8 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1582 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellis Street
709 ft · 23 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
49 m · 4 sec · Columbus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 372: East Berlin
2126 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 38 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
719 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right 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 New Britain 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.
North Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
30.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Britain and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Britain to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from New Britain and 23.2 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Britain and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamden.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Britain and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.56 km).
#1 New Britain
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 72,198 |
| Coordinates | 41.6612100, -72.7795400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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