How far is Niantic, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Niantic, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
58.6 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52.73 mi
84.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.73 mi
Kilometers
84.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.6 mi
Kilometers
94.3 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Niantic
Wed, Apr 15, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niantic
2026-04-15T04:58
Arrive Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Niantic
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
Guilford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Niantic
30.1 mi
00h 33m
To Bridgeport
28.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Flanders Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Flanders Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Society Road

    2028 ft · 51 sec · Society Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Society Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Society Road

    1185 ft · 33 sec · West Society Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    972 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard

    100 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard

    889 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard

    1444 ft · 40 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle

    73 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Circle

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Society Road
56.4 mi · 96%
Society Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
Flanders Road
0.91 mi · 2%
Lafayette Boulevard
0.34 mi · 1%
Fairfield Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

West Society Road

Merge slight left

56 mi · 01h 11m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guilford
00h 33m from Niantic
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Niantic and Partly Cloudy near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Niantic and 28.5 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Niantic and Partly Cloudy near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Guilford

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Old Saybrook station

26 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niantic and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 52.73 mi (84.86 km).

Niantic

#1 Niantic

Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States

Population3,114
Coordinates41.3253800, -72.1931300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-72.192855, 41.325457)
End: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.33
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.17 $16.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.23 $18.45
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.00 $12.41 $24.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Niantic and Bridgeport. The current time is 04:58:35.

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.