How far is Poquonock Bridge, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Poquonock Bridge, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poquonock Bridge and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquonock Bridge and Bridgeport.
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Start on the route
16 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Midway Oval
632 ft · 30 sec · Midway Oval
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Turn right onto Vergennes Court
127 m · 24 sec · Vergennes Court
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Turn left onto Fort Hill Road
3043 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Continue on Poquonnock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Poquonnock Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Route 12
117 m · 8 sec · Route 12
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Take the exit slight right
2997 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
65.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
889 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
1444 ft · 40 sec · Lafayette Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
73 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Circle
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Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
1090 ft · 24 sec · Fairfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poquonock Bridge and Bridgeport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Poquonock Bridge and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poquonock Bridge to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 35 miles from Poquonock Bridge and 35 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poquonock Bridge and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poquonock Bridge and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 61.57 mi (99.08 km).
#1 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 143,525 |
| Coordinates | 41.1792300, -73.1894500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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