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Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Mansfield City, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
81.1 mi
130 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Mansfield City, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Mansfield City, CT covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, CT 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Bridgeport, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 27 mi | 33m |
| I 91 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| CT 2 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Middletown Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 27 mi, about 33m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,987 veh/hr typical · worst 7,200
Quietest
2 AM
~457 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 67 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Mansfield City, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
3
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto CT 15
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 15
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 65A
Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 91
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto CT 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto CT 2
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
CT 2
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
10 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15
Toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
18
Turn left onto CT 66
520 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Hampton Road
19
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
20
Continue on CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on CT 66
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on CT 66
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 89
Toward CT 32: Stafford Springs, Willimantic
24
Turn sharp left onto CT 32
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
25
Continue on CT 32
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stafford Road
26
Turn right onto Browns Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Road
27
Turn sharp left onto Mansfield City Road
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mansfield City Road
28
Arrive at destination
Mansfield City Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Bridgeport, CT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield City, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bridgeport, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeport, CT
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bridgeport, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Bridgeport, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area CT-15 (South Bound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area CT-15 (North Bound)
0.1 mi from route
Jennifer Hodges Memorial Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
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 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
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 65A
Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
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 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.51 one way
$27.02 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| premium | $5.07 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.88 | $35.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Evening in Bridgeport on Monday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mansfield City, CT
Evening in Mansfield City on Monday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
1h 46m 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?
81.1 mi in 1h 46m, mostly highway — 27 mi of that is on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 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 81.1 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
546 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
1,273 ft
Total Descent
806 ft
Highest Point
546 ft
~69.5 mi in
Elevation Range
528 ft
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.
Between Bridgeport, CT and Mansfield City, CT, road signs point toward New Haven, Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.
New Haven
5 mi in
|
~6m
Middletown
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
Old Wethersfield
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Willimantic
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 19m
About the Cities
Starting in Bridgeport, CT
Full guide →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
- • Tongue Point Light — lighthouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
- • Barnum Museum — history Museum in Connecticut, U.S
- • Sterling Block-Bishop Arcade — historic building in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
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 1h 46m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Mansfield City, 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 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 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 Mansfield City, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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