How far is Noank, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Noank, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.46 mi
01h 20m
Flight
63.11 mi
101.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.11 mi
Kilometers
101.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.61 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Noank
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noank
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noank
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
Madison
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Noank
36.2 mi
00h 40m
To Bridgeport
36.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Noank and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    1254 ft · 32 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    2065 ft · 1 min · Brook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Groton Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Groton Long Point Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Poquonnock Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Noank 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
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 12
66.2 mi · 91%
Long Hill Road
1.55 mi · 2%
Fort Hill Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Groton Long Point Road
1.21 mi · 2%
Poquonnock Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Brook Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 12

Merge slight right

65.6 mi · 01h 24m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 40m from Noank
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Noank 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 Noank to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Noank and 36.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Noank and Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

19 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

33 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noank and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 63.11 mi (101.57 km).

Noank

#1 Noank

Census designated place

Population1,796
Coordinates41.3278800, -71.9906300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-71.990836, 41.327876)
End: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 Noank and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:55:17.

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.