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Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Greenwich, CT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

27.7 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Bridgeport, CT

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Downtown Greenwich, CT, CT

Greenwich, CT

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 27.7-mile drive from Bridgeport to Greenwich, Connecticut, can be completed in about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 94% of the journey on highways, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is a budget-friendly $4. Since it's a quick trip within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route is perfect for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Connecticut cities without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 26 mi 35m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Frontage Road 0.3 mi <1m
Field Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Sound View Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Arch Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
West Elm Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 26 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Greenwich, 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

26 mi · 35 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3 Toward Arch Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
10

Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto West Elm Street

53 ft · 1 sec · West Elm Street
12

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.1 — 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

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.
7
27 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward Arch Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Arch Street
6
27.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | Arch Street

Turn right onto Arch Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.46 one way

$8.92 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.91 $9.81
premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.61
diesel $5.61 $6.12 $12.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.91 $1.33
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.11
EV Truck/SUV 11.1 0 $3.88 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bridgeport, CT

Morning in Bridgeport on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, CT

Morning in Greenwich on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

16 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

39m 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?

The personality of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with a 94% share of your journey taking place on interstates. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 26 miles primarily on I-95, which offers consistent speed and direct travel. While Main Street and North Frontage Road play a small role, the dominant character is that of efficient, high-speed transit. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing; it's built for getting from point A to point B with minimal delay.

94% 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: 26 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Greenwich, CT

Full guide →

Founded 1640

Greenwich is a town of about 60,000 in Fairfield County, southwestern Connecticut. It is one of the wealthiest communities in America and is blessed with lush and beautiful scenery and many large and impressive houses.

Top landmarks

  • Great Captain Island Light — lighthouse built 1868 in Connecticut, United States
  • William E. Ward House — historic house located near Rye Brook, New York, United States
  • Bruce Museum of Arts and Science — museum in Greenwich, Connecticut

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 39m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26 miles on I 95. 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 Greenwich, 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Greenwich, 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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