Origin
Easton, CT
Morning in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 9.1-mile journey from Easton to Bridgeport, Connecticut, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 17 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an economical drive. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Main Street, Sport Hill Road, and Old Town Road, suggesting a more community-focused travel experience. Given its brevity, this route offers significant flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to depart and arrive at your convenience without needing an overnight stay. The drive remains within the Northeast region, staying within the state of Connecticut.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sport Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Town Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Easton Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sport Hill Road
4
Continue on CT 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
5
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
6
Continue on Old Town Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Town Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Main Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Center Road
Turn right onto Center Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 59 / Sport Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 59 / Sport Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bridgeport, CT
Morning in Bridgeport on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this short hop between Easton and Bridgeport. With a highway share of only 2%, the majority of your travel will be on town streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Main Street, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This type of route often means navigating through residential areas and local business districts, so pay close attention to changing speed limits and local traffic patterns. It's a drive where staying alert to your surroundings is key.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CT 59 / Sport Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CT 59 / Sport Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Bridgeport, 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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