Origin
Bloomfield, CT
Late night in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, 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
1h 20m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 60.5-mile drive from Bloomfield to Bridgeport, Connecticut, is easily manageable in just 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via CT 15 and I-91, with a touch of CT 8, keeping you on well-traveled highways for most of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this route is budget-friendly for a quick transition within the Northeast region. The highway-focused profile means you can expect efficient travel without the need to break up the drive with an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 15 | 29.8 mi | 37m |
| I 91 | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| CT 8 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Granby Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Albany Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cottage Grove Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 29.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
91 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 178
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto Tyler Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Tyler Street
5
Turn left onto CT 218
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cottage Grove Road
6
Turn right onto Granby Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Granby Street
7
Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Westbourne Parkway
8
Turn left onto US 44
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Morgan Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Columbus Boulevard
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
13
Merge onto I 91
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CT 15 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CT 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto CT 8
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
24
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Bloomfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 24.8 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
7
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.59 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
30 mi in
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 85% of your journey on major roadways like CT 15 and I-91. The character of this trip leans towards efficiency rather than scenic detours, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 29.8 miles on CT 15, allowing for a solid period of steady driving. While the route is largely highway, the inclusion of CT 8 introduces slight variations in the road's personality before you reach your destination in Bridgeport. Overall, it’s a drive designed for covering ground.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on CT 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bloomfield, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
55 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on CT 15. 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 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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