How far is West Haven, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from West Haven, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Haven and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Haven and Bridgeport.
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Start on Washington Avenue
900 ft · 47 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2913 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Place
139 m · 11 sec · Wagner Place
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Continue on Sawmill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sawmill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: New York City
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 19 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 West Haven and Bridgeport.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Haven to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from West Haven and 8.3 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Haven and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.68 km).
#1 West Haven
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 54,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.2706500, -72.9470500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
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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