How far is Norfolk, NE from Bridgeport, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Bridgeport, NE is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.21 mi
06h 59m
Flight
293.47 mi
472.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.47 mi
Kilometers
472.3 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.21 mi
Kilometers
573.26 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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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 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, May 14, 2:41 AM MDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, May 14, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-13T20:41
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, May 14, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Halsey
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Norfolk
177.8 mi
03h 29m
To Bridgeport
178.5 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Omaha Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hohman Street

    1735 ft · 50 sec · Hohman Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1039 ft · 29 sec · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 844th Road

    4 mi · 6 min · 844th Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 70

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 281

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on East Street

    1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  23. 23

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 11

    2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183

  27. 27

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 91

    44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    148.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Kansas Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Kansas Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Highway 385

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 385

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 385

  34. 34

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1950 ft · 31 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    37 m · 5 sec · East 10th Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 91
74 mi · 21%
Highway 275
27.9 mi · 8%
US Highway 385
27.2 mi · 8%
Highway 70
23.9 mi · 7%
Highway 281
13.8 mi · 4%
Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

149 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
293.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halsey
03h 29m from Norfolk
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Norfolk and 178.5 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.40 one way or $94.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Norfolk and Bridgeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 293.47 mi (472.3 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates41.6652500, -103.0991000
Altitude1117
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Bridgeport (-103.0991, 41.66525)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.58 L · about $47.40
Round trip
$94.80
25.14 gal · 95.16 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.40 $94.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.46 $106.92
Premium $4.65 $58.50 $117.00
Diesel $5.30 $66.67 $133.34

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 Nebraska · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norfolk, NE and Bridgeport, NE. The current time in Norfolk is 20:41:58, although it is 19:41:58 in Bridgeport.

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.