Origin
Glenville, CT
Morning in Glenville on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenville, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenville, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
Glenville, CT to Bridgeport, CT is 30 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, this drive is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient journey for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26 mi | 35m |
| Glenville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Brookside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sound View Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Weaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Weaver Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Weaver Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Glenville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenville Road
3
Turn slight right onto Brookside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brookside Drive
4
Turn right onto Field Point Road
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Field Point Road
5
Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sound View Drive
6
Continue on Arch Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Arch Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
35 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 27
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto South Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glenville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Glenville Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Field Point Road
Turn right onto Field Point Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
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 27
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:30 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
1 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
43m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 87% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I 95. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 26 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your drive will involve local roads like Glenville Road and Brookside Drive before merging onto the interstate. Expect a focused highway experience for the majority of the 30 miles, with minimal deviations from high-speed travel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Glenville Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Glenville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 30 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (Glenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Field Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on I 95. 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: at 0.2 miles (Glenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Field Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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