How far is South Coventry, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from South Coventry, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.55 mi
01h 17m
Flight
61.34 mi
98.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.34 mi
Kilometers
98.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.55 mi
Kilometers
118.36 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Tue, Apr 21, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in South Coventry
Tue, Apr 21, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Coventry
2026-04-21T06:02
Arrive Bridgeport
Tue, Apr 21, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Coventry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Middlefield
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From South Coventry
36.7 mi
00h 38m
To Bridgeport
36.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Coventry Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Tolland as the closest live forecast in the Tolland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Coventry and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Coventry and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City

    3154 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Coventry and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
32.1 mi · 44%
I 91 South
17.1 mi · 23%
Boston Turnpike
14.5 mi · 20%
Main Street
4.92 mi · 7%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 6%
Main Street South
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlefield
00h 38m from South Coventry
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Coventry and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Coventry to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from South Coventry and 36.8 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Coventry and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Middlefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlefield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlefield.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

8 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

14 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Coventry and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 61.34 mi (98.72 km).

South Coventry

#1 South Coventry

City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates41.7701000, -72.3050800
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.305028, 41.770121)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.86 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.00 $15.53 $31.06

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between South Coventry and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:02:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.