Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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New Haven to Bridgeport is 18.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Connecticut, making it an easy local excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll mostly be on the interstate with minimal local road time. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration between these two Northeast cities. You won't need an overnight stay, and the low fuel cost makes it an economical choice.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| Spring Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Congress Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
Start on College Street
Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto US 1
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Continue on Spring Street
At end of road, turn left onto Campbell Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
Turn right onto CT 130
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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.
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route utilizing the interstate. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.2 miles on I 95 without interruption, offering a consistent, fast-paced journey. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates sections of Spring Street and Washington Avenue, which will introduce some local road driving. Expect a straightforward drive that primarily emphasizes efficient travel between your starting and ending points in Connecticut.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Spring Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Street.
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 18.9 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: near the start (College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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