How far is Ridgefield, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Bridgeport.
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Start on Bailey Avenue
123 m · 19 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Turn right
74 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Governor Street
614 ft · 29 sec · Governor Street
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Turn right onto East Ridge Street
1875 ft · 56 sec · East Ridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Branchville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Branchville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Branchville Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Branchville Road
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Turn right onto Ethan Allen Highway
1261 ft · 16 sec · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road
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Turn left onto School Street
950 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Continue on Redding Road
922 ft · 22 sec · Redding Road
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Weston Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Weston Road
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Take the ramp left
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
818 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Congress Street
75 m · 8 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Black Rock Turnpike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Black Rock Turnpike
76 m · 6 sec · Black Rock Turnpike
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off
2941 ft · 1 min · Tunxis Hill Cut Off
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Road
1731 ft · 39 sec · Tunxis Hill Road
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
730 ft · 18 sec · Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
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Turn left onto Kings Highway East
94 m · 5 sec · Kings Highway East
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Continue on North Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
76 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Pequonnock Street
3199 ft · 2 min · Pequonnock Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
970 ft · 30 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left 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 Ridgefield and Bridgeport.
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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
5.12 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Ridgefield and 15.6 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Ridgefield is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 17.53 mi (28.21 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
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
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