How far is Wauregan, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Wauregan, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
95.12 mi
01h 38m
Flight
76.93 mi
123.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.12 mi
Kilometers
153.08 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Wauregan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauregan
2026-04-18T08:27
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauregan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Saybrook
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA

From Wauregan
47.3 mi
00h 49m
To Bridgeport
47.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wauregan Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Saturday
Using Putnam as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wauregan Road

    882 ft · 20 sec · Wauregan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Putnam Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1419 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2276 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1463 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard

    100 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard

    889 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard

    1444 ft · 40 sec · Lafayette Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle

    73 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Circle

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
91.7 mi · 96%
Putnam Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Lafayette Boulevard
0.34 mi
Main Street
0.27 mi
Fairfield Avenue
0.21 mi
Downtown Bridgeport
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Saybrook
00h 49m from Wauregan
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wauregan and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Old Saybrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Wauregan and 47.8 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wauregan and Partly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Old Saybrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

1 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

25 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

35 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

38 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauregan and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 76.93 mi (123.8 km).

Wauregan

#1 Wauregan

City in Connecticut, United States of America

Population1,205
Coordinates41.7442700, -71.9092400
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauregan Road (-71.90956, 41.744024)
End: Fairfield Avenue (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.51
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.26 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.98 $29.95
Premium $4.86 $16.32 $32.65
Diesel $6.00 $20.15 $40.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauregan and Bridgeport. The current time is 08:27:15.

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.