How far is Thompson, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Thompson, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Bridgeport.
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Start on Thompson Road
22 m · 7 sec · Thompson Road
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Turn right onto Thompson Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Thompson Hill Road
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Take the ramp left
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
50 mi · 55 min
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
889 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
1444 ft · 40 sec · Lafayette Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
73 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Circle
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Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
1090 ft · 24 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 Thompson and Bridgeport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Thompson Hill Road
Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thompson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Niantic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Thompson and 54.9 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thompson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Niantic
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 Niantic.
New London Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).
#1 Thompson
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,371 |
| Coordinates | 41.9587100, -71.8625700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
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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