How far is Plymouth, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.77 mi
00h 42m
Flight
34.78 mi
55.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.78 mi
Kilometers
55.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64.01 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-15T23:12
Arrive Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Plymouth
19.9 mi
00h 21m
To Bridgeport
19.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
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 Plymouth and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 5 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

    37.9 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 6 West
37.9 mi · 95%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 4%
Main Street South
0.26 mi · 1%
North Street
0 mi
Fairfield Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

US 6 West

Take the exit left toward US 6 West, CT 8 South: Waterbury

37.9 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 21m from Plymouth
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Plymouth and 19.9 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Partly Cloudy near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 34.78 mi (55.97 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.24 $12.48
Premium $4.86 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $6.00 $8.40 $16.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Bridgeport. The current time is 23:12:53.

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.