How far is Wolcott, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Wolcott, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
37.02 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.06 mi
49.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.58 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Wolcott
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolcott
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 22, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolcott
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
Seymour
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Wolcott
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Bridgeport
19.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Longmeadow Drive

    11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wolcott Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Wolcott Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stillson Road

    3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodtick Road

    2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Meriden Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Silver Street Expressway

    2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 31 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 Wolcott 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
25.4 mi · 69%
Wolcott Road
2.19 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.15 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Wolcott Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Meriden Road
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 23m from Wolcott
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wolcott and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Wolcott and 19.8 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wolcott and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

26 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

28 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 31.06 mi (49.99 km).

Wolcott

#1 Wolcott

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population16,565
Coordinates41.6023200, -72.9867700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Longmeadow Drive (-72.986752, 41.60227)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolcott and Bridgeport. The current time is 19:29:06.

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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.