How far is Woodbury, CT from Bridgeport, CT?

The driving distance from Woodbury, CT to Bridgeport, CT is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
29.88 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.26 mi
40.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.88 mi
Kilometers
48.09 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Tue, Jun 2, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Tue, Jun 2, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-06-02T12:16
Arrive Bridgeport
Tue, Jun 2, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
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 Woodbury
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 Woodbury
16.1 mi
00h 23m
To Bridgeport
13.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
Bridgeport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judson Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Judson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Main Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street North

    830 ft · 18 sec · Main Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Southford Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oxford Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Oxford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Derby Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Derby Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on CT 8 South

    690 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    15.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue

    719 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
15.6 mi · 52%
Oxford Road
6.07 mi · 20%
Main Street South
5.04 mi · 17%
Southford Road
2.97 mi · 10%
Derby Avenue
0.88 mi · 3%
West Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight right

15.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 23m from Woodbury
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Woodbury and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 16.1 miles from Woodbury and 13.8 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 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 $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Woodbury and Mostly Sunny 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 Woodbury and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.65 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,453
Coordinates41.5445400, -73.2090000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Judson Avenue (-73.209101, 41.544397)
End: Main Street (-73.189437, 41.179239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Bridgeport. The current time is 12:16:03.

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.