Origin
Naugatuck, CT
Late night in Naugatuck on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naugatuck, 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
31m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Naugatuck, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.5-mile drive from Naugatuck, CT, to Bridgeport, CT, is a quick one, clocking in at about 31 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one day of travel. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with a minimal fuel cost estimated at $4. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Connecticut. It's a practical, no-fuss journey ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 23.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naugatuck, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
386 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cherry Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
3
Merge onto CT 8
23 mi
·
29 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
7
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
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 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Continue toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Bridgeport on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 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
14 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
31m 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 highway-focused experience on this trip, with 95% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The bulk of your journey, a continuous 23.3 miles, will be on CT 8. You'll also navigate sections of Main Street and Cherry Street. The profile suggests a consistent highway feel for the majority of the drive, making it a predictable and relatively uninterrupted experience behind the wheel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 31m 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: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on CT 8. 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 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 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 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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