Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Norfolk, CT
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The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Norfolk, CT covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, Litchfield Road, Norfolk Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.8 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 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
32.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 48.8 mi | 1h |
| Litchfield Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Norfolk Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Hall Meadow Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Migeon Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenwoods Road West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Norfolk, CT.
Start on CT 130
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
Continue on CT 8
Continue on CT 8
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 4
Continue on CT 4
Turn right onto CT 272
Continue on CT 272
Continue on CT 272
Merge onto US 44; CT 272
Arrive at destination
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.
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 14 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 41m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, CT than in the middle of the route.
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 65.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 49.3 — 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
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Continue onto CT 8 toward I 84 East: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.88 one way
$21.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| premium | $5.07 | $13.02 | $26.05 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Bridgeport on Monday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Norfolk on Monday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers
57°F
Thomaston, CT
33 mi in
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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65.3 mi in 1h 31m, mostly highway — 48.8 mi of that is on CT 8.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Litchfield Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
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 65.3 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: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (CT 8; CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,572 ft
Total Descent
427 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~60.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,224 ft
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
Founded 1758
Norfolk is a town in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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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