Origin
North Stamford, CT
Late night in North Stamford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stamford, 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
33m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stamford, CT
David Kanigan
Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from North Stamford to Bridgeport, you are looking at a manageable 27.7-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. This Northeast trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Stamford Road, High Ridge Road, and the Merritt Parkway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $4, this route is highly cost-effective for commuters or weekend travelers alike. Because the entire drive takes place within Connecticut, you can expect a familiar regional feel as you transition from the residential northern reaches of Stamford toward the coastal hub of Bridgeport.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stamford Road | — | — |
| High Ridge Road | — | — |
| Merritt Parkway | — | — |
| CT 58 | — | — |
| Congress Street | — | — |
| Black Rock Turnpike | — | — |
| Tunxis Hill Cut Off | — | — |
| Tunxis Hill Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Stamford Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stamford, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Cascade Road
138 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cascade Road
2
Turn straight onto North Stamford Road
476 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Stamford Road
3
Continue on North Stamford Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Stamford Road
4
Turn left onto High Ridge Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Ridge Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Merritt Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
8
Turn left onto Congress Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Congress Street
9
Turn right onto Black Rock Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Black Rock Turnpike
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Black Rock Turnpike
11
Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off
12
Continue on Tunxis Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Road
13
Continue on Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
14
Turn left onto Kings Highway East
308 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kings Highway East
15
Continue on North Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
16
Turn right onto Park Avenue
249 ft
·
9 sec
·
Park Avenue
17
Turn left onto Pequonnock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pequonnock Street
18
Continue on Lafayette Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lafayette Square
19
Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:41 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While you will utilize the Merritt Parkway, the route is characterized by its local road connectivity, resulting in a highway share of 0%. You will spend most of your time navigating surface streets, which requires more active attention than a long-distance interstate trek. Because the journey is relatively short, there are no exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches to contend with. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, focusing on connectivity between these two Connecticut municipalities through winding local infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Stamford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Stamford, CT to Bridgeport, CT is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stamford, CT to Bridgeport, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stamford, CT to Bridgeport, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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