How far is Wethersfield, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Wethersfield, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
50.55 mi
00h 52m
Flight
46.25 mi
74.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.25 mi
Kilometers
74.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.55 mi
Kilometers
81.35 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Wethersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wethersfield
2026-04-23T01:46
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wethersfield
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
North Haven
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Wethersfield
25.2 mi
00h 26m
To Bridgeport
25.3 mi
00h 26m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    140 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    1411 ft · 1 min · Hart Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Great Meadow Road

    20 m · 4 sec · Great Meadow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 South: New Haven

    825 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 17 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 Wethersfield 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 60%
I 91 South
14.4 mi · 28%
CT 8 South
4.3 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Hart Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.26 mi · 1%
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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Haven
00h 26m from Wethersfield
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Wethersfield and 25.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near North Haven

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

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
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Union Station

12 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

17 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

28 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wethersfield and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 46.25 mi (74.44 km).

Wethersfield

#1 Wethersfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,884
Coordinates41.7142700, -72.6525900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.652676, 41.714278)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wethersfield and Bridgeport. The current time is 01:46:42.

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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.