How far is Salisbury, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Salisbury, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
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 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 Salisbury and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Bridgeport.
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Start on Academy Street
799 ft · 33 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1325 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Salmon Kill Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road
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Turn left onto Brinton Hill Road
19 m · 6 sec · Brinton Hill Road
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Continue on Brinton Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road
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Turn left onto Dugway Road
2056 ft · 60 sec · Dugway Road
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Turn right onto Falls Mountain Road
79 m · 7 sec · Falls Mountain Road
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Continue on Water Street
2263 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Brewster Road
1228 ft · 25 sec · Brewster Road
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 126
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Huntsville-South Canaan Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road
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Continue on Hollenbeck Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road
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Continue on North Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Torrington Road
41 m · 2 sec · Torrington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
719 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Salisbury 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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
48 mi · 00h 59m
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 Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Salisbury and 36 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Salisbury is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 56.84 mi (91.48 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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