How far is Salem, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Salem, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven 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 Salem and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bridgeport.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Haddam Road
3 m · 1 sec · East Haddam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Haddam Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Haddam Road
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Continue on Norwich Salem Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Norwich Salem Road
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Turn left onto Hamburg Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Neck Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Neck Road
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Take the ramp right
49.8 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Salem 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.
Neck Road
Take the ramp right
49.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Guilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Salem and 33 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Salem is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Guilford
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 Guilford.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Old Saybrook station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.79 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.4903800, -72.2753600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.85 | $27.71 |
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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