How far is Riverside, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Riverside, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Bridgeport.
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Start on Owenoke Way
1429 ft · 1 min · Owenoke Way
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Turn straight onto Wesskum Wood Road
1121 ft · 54 sec · Wesskum Wood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sound Beach Avenue
975 ft · 28 sec · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
29 m · 4 sec · Laddins Rock Road
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Turn right onto Harding Road
1302 ft · 54 sec · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Brown House Road
1615 ft · 1 min · Brown House Road
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Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
866 ft · 34 sec · Selleck Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
983 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
1065 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Frontage Road
1783 ft · 42 sec · South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2002 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue
1 m · 1 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 Riverside 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 30m
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 Cloudy leaving Riverside and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
East Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Riverside and 13.8 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Riverside and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near East Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norwalk.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 22.6 mi (36.37 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0337100, -73.5781800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.19 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
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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