How far is Suffield Depot, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Suffield Depot, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
70.79 mi
01h 18m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.79 mi
Kilometers
113.92 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in Suffield Depot
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffield Depot
2026-04-19T13:34
Arrive Bridgeport
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffield Depot
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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Suffield Depot
35.5 mi
00h 39m
To Bridgeport
35.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Suffield Depot and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffield Depot and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    96 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    72 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2866 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ella Grasso Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ella Grasso Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    87 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old County Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Kennedy Road

    107 m · 12 sec · Kennedy Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward Springfield, Hartford

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    2351 ft · 31 sec · Bradley International Airport Connector

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffield Depot 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 43%
I 91 South
28.5 mi · 40%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 6%
South Street
2.15 mi · 3%
Old County Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Ella Grasso Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 39m from Suffield Depot
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Suffield Depot and Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffield Depot to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Suffield Depot and 35.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Suffield Depot and Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meriden, 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 Meriden.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 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 Suffield Depot and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.83 km).

Suffield Depot

#1 Suffield Depot

Census designated place

Population1,325
Coordinates41.9812100, -72.6498100
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.649721, 41.981193)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.86 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $6.00 $14.99 $29.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffield Depot and Bridgeport. The current time is 13:34:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.