Origin
Bethany, CT
Late night in Bethany on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Bethany to Bridgeport, expect a straightforward 23.7-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Northeast region. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $4 for the trip, making it a highly economical drive. Because the commute is brief and direct, there is no need to plan for overnight stops. It serves as a practical, highway-focused connection between these two Connecticut locations, ideal for commuters or those needing to reach the coast efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 9 mi | 11m |
| Amity Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| CT 8 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
3
Merge onto CT 15
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CT 15
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Merritt Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto CT 8
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
12
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 18.2 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive defined by its highway-focused nature, with 63% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Amity Road before transitioning onto the Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 8. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9-mile segment on the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which allows for a consistent pace. As you move from the residential feel of Bethany toward the more urban environment of Bridgeport, the road character shifts from regional parkways to the more structured environment of CT 8. It is a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Amity Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
595 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
552 ft
Total Descent
1,128 ft
Highest Point
595 ft
Elevation Range
576 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethany, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
18.2 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeport, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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