How far is Quinebaug, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Quinebaug, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
98.47 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.64 mi
139.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.64 mi
Kilometers
139.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.47 mi
Kilometers
158.48 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Quinebaug
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quinebaug
2026-04-18T08:27
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quinebaug
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Quinebaug
49.2 mi
00h 53m
To Bridgeport
49.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quinebaug Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Quinebaug Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Old Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Buckley Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Buckley Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quinebaug 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 33%
Buckley Highway
30.7 mi · 31%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 17%
Old Turnpike Road
9.78 mi · 10%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 4%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 2%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 53m from Quinebaug
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Quinebaug and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Quinebaug and 49.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Quinebaug and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quinebaug and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 86.64 mi (139.43 km).

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#1 Quinebaug

Village in the United States

Population1,133
Coordinates42.0237100, -71.9498000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Quinebaug Road (-71.949735, 42.023786)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.47 $30.93
Premium $4.86 $16.86 $33.71
Diesel $6.00 $20.81 $41.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Quinebaug and Bridgeport. The current time is 08:27:48.

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.