How far is Southport, NY from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Southport, NY to Bridgeport, CT is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Bridgeport.
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Start on Clemens Center Parkway
83 m · 6 sec · Clemens Center Parkway
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Continue on Clemens Center Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
992 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sly Street
1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto East Water Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Water Street
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Take the ramp right
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
105.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery
1365 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 17K
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn slight right onto Ward's Bridge
74 m · 4 sec · Ward's Bridge
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Continue on Ward Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Ward Street
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Continue on State Highway 17K
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
1494 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1844 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mile Hill Road
601 ft · 22 sec · Mile Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
17.2 mi · 27 min · South Main Street
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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 Southport and Bridgeport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York
Keep slight left to continue on New York
105 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Cloudy leaving Southport and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southport to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.5 miles from Southport and 129.7 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.52 one way or $81.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Southport and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor
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 Livingston Manor.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 196.99 mi (317.02 km).
#1 Southport
Town in New York state
| Population | 9,622 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548000, -76.8191200 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $40.52 | $81.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $45.39 | $90.77 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $49.03 | $98.06 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $59.30 | $118.59 |
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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