Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Morning in Bridgeport on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to East Norwalk, 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
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, CT
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East Norwalk, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 13.6-mile drive from Bridgeport, CT to East Norwalk, CT is easily manageable in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. Your journey will primarily utilize I 95, along with Saugatuck Avenue and Winfield Street, with 77% of the route being highway driving. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this trip is budget-friendly. The Northeast region offers a familiar landscape for this brief excursion. Given its brevity, no overnight split is necessary, allowing for a spontaneous departure or a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Saugatuck Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Winfield Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and East Norwalk, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
4 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Frontage Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto South Avenue
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto CT 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Saugatuck Avenue
9
Continue on CT 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Street
10
Arrive at destination
CT 136
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Frontage Road
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto South Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
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 17
Toward CT 33, CT 136: Westport, Saugatuck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
East Norwalk, CT
Morning in East Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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
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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 77% of the route on high-speed roads like I 95. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles on I 95, providing a consistent cruising experience. The drive transitions between the efficiency of the interstate and local roads such as Saugatuck Avenue and Winfield Street, offering a brief change of pace before reaching your destination. This route is designed for straightforward travel with minimal complexities.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Saugatuck Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Bridgeport, CT to East Norwalk, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Saugatuck along the way.
Saugatuck
11.5 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Norwalk, 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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