Origin
Branford, CT
Late night in Branford on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Branford, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Branford, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.8-mile drive from Branford, CT to Bridgeport, CT takes about 30 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local streets, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward local journey within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. Its turn-heavy nature means you'll be actively engaged with the road, so it's perfect for a spontaneous trip or an addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| West Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Saltonstall Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Branford, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on CT 146
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Saltonstall Parkway
4
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Frontage Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 95 South
6
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
329 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 27B-C
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 27C
Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lafayette Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Circle
11
Turn right onto CT 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
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 27B-C
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
10
24.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27C
Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
4
24.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Lafayette Boulevard
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:22 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
9 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
37m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 24.8-mile stretch. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating West Main Street, Saltonstall Parkway, and Frontage Road, encountering frequent turns and intersections. There's no single 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the route is characterized by its continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and road layouts. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; it's about navigating town-to-town on familiar roads.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Main Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Branford, CT
Full guide →Branford is a city of 28,000 people (2014) in the Greater New Haven region of Connecticut. Branford has six historic districts that are listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places (NRHp). These include buildings in Federal, Arts and Crafts, and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Five NRHP-listed districts are Branford Center Historic District, Branford Point Historic District, Canoe Brook Historic District, Route 146 Historic District, and Stony Creek-Thimble Islands Historic District.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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