How far is Pomfret, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Pomfret, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
94.24 mi
01h 43m
Flight
80.55 mi
129.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.55 mi
Kilometers
129.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.24 mi
Kilometers
151.66 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Pomfret
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomfret
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomfret
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
Rocky Hill
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Pomfret
46.6 mi
00h 51m
To Bridgeport
47.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pomfret Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 34%
Boston Turnpike
20.8 mi · 22%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 18%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 5%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 5%
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
00h 51m from Pomfret
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pomfret 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 Pomfret to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Pomfret and 47.7 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

12 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomfret and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 80.55 mi (129.64 km).

Pomfret

#1 Pomfret

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population4,196
Coordinates41.8976000, -71.9625700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.962626, 41.897569)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.27
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.14 $26.27
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.84 $29.68
Premium $4.86 $16.18 $32.35
Diesel $6.00 $19.97 $39.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pomfret and Bridgeport. The current time is 23:42:29.

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.