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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.92 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.97 mi
20.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.92 mi
Kilometers
32.06 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Wilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilton
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States of America

From Wilton
8 mi
00h 14m
To Bridgeport
11.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lovers Lane

    27 m · 13 sec · Lovers Lane

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Ridgefield Road

    2010 ft · 55 sec · Ridgefield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Danbury Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Westport Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Westport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wilton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Allan Raymond Lane

    657 ft · 30 sec · Allan Raymond Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward New Haven

    681 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    6 mi · 8 min · Merritt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding

    818 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Congress Street

    75 m · 8 sec · Congress Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Black Rock Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Black Rock Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Black Rock Turnpike

    76 m · 6 sec · Black Rock Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off

    2941 ft · 1 min · Tunxis Hill Cut Off

  14. 14

    Continue on Tunxis Hill Road

    1731 ft · 39 sec · Tunxis Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off South

    730 ft · 18 sec · Tunxis Hill Cut Off South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kings Highway East

    94 m · 5 sec · Kings Highway East

  17. 17

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    76 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pequonnock Street

    3199 ft · 2 min · Pequonnock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    970 ft · 30 sec · Lafayette Square

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Merritt Parkway
5.97 mi · 30%
Black Rock Turnpike
2.29 mi · 12%
Westport Road
1.86 mi · 9%
Danbury Road
1.19 mi · 6%
North Avenue
0.98 mi · 5%
Wilton Road
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 14m from Wilton
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Norwalk City Hall parking

Norwalk , CT
City Hall Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851
Rating 4.0/5 27 reviews Parking lot
Bridgeport City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Bridgeport City Hall

Bridgeport , CT
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Rating 4.5/5 36 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Town Hall

Weston , CT
56 Norfield Rd, Weston, CT 06883
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall Visitor Parking

Bridgeport , CT
232 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Bridgeport

8 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

50 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.87 km).

Wilton

#1 Wilton

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population18,219
Coordinates41.1953700, -73.4379000
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lovers Lane (-73.437757, 41.195326)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilton and Bridgeport. The current time is 03:15:08.

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.