How far is Saratoga Springs, NY from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, NY to Bridgeport, CT is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Bridgeport.
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Start on Lake Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South
3189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 21 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes
2440 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
72 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady
1349 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9
827 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle
6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road
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Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road
5 mi · 9 min · Loudon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Boston, Buffalo
2474 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Boston
2949 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Taconic Parkway, Boston
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
17.7 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
10.5 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
1704 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Housatonic Street
120 m · 9 sec · Housatonic Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Chapel Street
2544 ft · 49 sec · Chapel Street
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Continue on Cape Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cape Street
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Continue on Jacobs Ladder Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacobs Ladder Road
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Turn right onto Otis Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Otis Road
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Continue on North Main Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · North Main Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Colebrook River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Colebrook River Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Place
870 ft · 35 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2366 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
56.6 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Saratoga Springs and Bridgeport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CT 8 SOUTH
Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
56.6 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Saratoga Springs and 82.6 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.84 one way or $51.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga Springs and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Otis
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 Otis.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 135.04 mi (217.32 km).
#1 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $4.45 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $28.95 | $57.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $37.82 | $75.63 |
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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