How far is Thompsonville, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Thompsonville, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.57 mi
01h 16m
Flight
64.22 mi
103.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.22 mi
Kilometers
103.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.57 mi
Kilometers
116.79 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in Thompsonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompsonville
2026-04-15T19:21
Arrive Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thompsonville
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 Thompsonville
36.4 mi
00h 38m
To Bridgeport
36.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thompsonville and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1247 ft · 52 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Enfield Street

    779 ft · 24 sec · Enfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1921 ft · 54 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 91 South: Hartford

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

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

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

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

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
36.4 mi · 50%
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 42%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 44m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 38m from Thompsonville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompsonville and Partly Cloudy near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thompsonville to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 36.4 miles from Thompsonville and 36.2 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompsonville and Partly Cloudy 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 Thompsonville and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 64.22 mi (103.35 km).

Thompsonville

#1 Thompsonville

Community in Connecticut

Population8,577
Coordinates41.9970400, -72.5989800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-72.598991, 41.996969)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompsonville and Bridgeport. The current time is 19:21:38.

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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.