Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Evening in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Old Mystic, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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Old Mystic, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Old Mystic, CT covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Forbes Avenue, Whitehall Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.18 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
36.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 66.8 mi | 1h 22m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Whitehall Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Long Wharf Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stratford Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,230 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~485 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 35 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 Old Mystic, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Continue on CT 130
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Stratford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Seaview Avenue
461 ft
·
14 sec
·
Seaview Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Street
9
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
10
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frontage Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
51 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 90
Toward CT 27: Mystic
15
Keep slight left at fork
392 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn left onto CT 27
358 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenmanville Avenue
17
Continue on CT 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitehall Avenue
18
Continue on CT 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto CT 27
506 ft
·
10 sec
·
Route 27
20
Arrive at destination
CT 27
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 36.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old Mystic, 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 73.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bridgeport, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 1 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 1 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.18 one way
$24.35 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| premium | $5.07 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.11 | $32.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Old Mystic, CT
Evening in Old Mystic on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
17 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 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
73.1 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 66.8 mi of that is on I 95.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Forbes Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
176 ft
-4 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
176 ft
~62.7 mi in
Elevation Range
180 ft
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
Arriving in Old Mystic, CT
Full guide →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 36m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.8 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 Old Mystic, 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Old Mystic, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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