Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Heritage Village, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Heritage Village, CT covers 26.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 25, I 84, CT 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on CT 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 25 | 12 mi | 18m |
| I 84 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| CT 8 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Toddy Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Botsford Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Poverty Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Heritage Village, CT.
Start on CT 130
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 25
Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
Continue on Toddy Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 34
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84; US 6
Take the exit onto US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
Turn left onto US 6; CT 67
Turn left onto Main Street South
Turn right onto Poverty Road
Continue on East Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto East Hill Road
Continue on East Hill Road
Turn left
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 25 toward CT 25 North: Trumbull, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Main Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Heritage Village on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
26.9 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 12 mi of that is on CT 25.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 25 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (CT 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
724 ft
Total Descent
428 ft
Highest Point
553 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
541 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Heritage Village, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
Founded 1821
Bridgeport is a city in Connecticut. Bridgeport has beaches and parks, but the biggest attraction is the Klein Memorial Auditorium, a performing arts theater.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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