How far is Wilton, CT from Bridgeport, CT?
The driving distance from Wilton, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and Bridgeport.
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Start on Lovers Lane
27 m · 13 sec · Lovers Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Ridgefield Road
2010 ft · 55 sec · Ridgefield Road
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Danbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Westport Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Westport Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Allan Raymond Lane
657 ft · 30 sec · Allan Raymond Lane
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Take the ramp left toward New Haven
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
6 mi · 8 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
818 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Congress Street
75 m · 8 sec · Congress Street
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Turn right onto Black Rock Turnpike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Black Rock Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Black Rock Turnpike
76 m · 6 sec · Black Rock Turnpike
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off
2941 ft · 1 min · Tunxis Hill Cut Off
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Road
1731 ft · 39 sec · Tunxis Hill Road
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Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
730 ft · 18 sec · Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
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Turn left onto Kings Highway East
94 m · 5 sec · Kings Highway East
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Continue on North Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
76 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Pequonnock Street
3199 ft · 2 min · Pequonnock Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
970 ft · 30 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left 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 Wilton 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.
Merritt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
5.97 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilton to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Wilton and 11.9 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Wilton is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Bridgeport City Hall
Town Hall
City Hall Visitor Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.87 km).
#1 Wilton
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 18,219 |
| Coordinates | 41.1953700, -73.4379000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
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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