Origin
Ridgefield, CT
Morning in Ridgefield on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield, 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
45m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 27.5-mile journey from Ridgefield, CT, to Bridgeport, CT, will take you about 42 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it’s a straightforward drive entirely within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, indicating a more intimate, turn-heavy experience rather than highway cruising. It's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment or a large budget.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Georgetown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Weston Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Branchville Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Black Rock Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Danbury Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pequonnock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Bailey Avenue
405 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bailey Avenue
2
Turn right
242 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn left
90 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn right
194 ft
·
19 sec
5
Turn left onto Governor Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Governor Street
6
Turn right onto East Ridge Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Ridge Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto CT 102
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Branchville Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 102
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Branchville Road
9
Turn right onto US 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ethan Allen Highway
10
Continue on US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
11
Turn left onto CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
School Street
12
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Redding Road
13
Turn right onto CT 57
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
14
Turn right onto CT 53; CT 57
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Weston Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
16
Merge onto CT 15
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 27
Toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Congress Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Congress Street
19
Turn right onto CT 58
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
20
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 58
250 ft
·
6 sec
·
Black Rock Turnpike
21
Continue on CT 58
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CT 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Road
23
Continue on CT 58
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
24
Turn left onto US 1
307 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kings Highway East
25
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
26
Turn right onto Park Avenue
250 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto Pequonnock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pequonnock Street
28
Continue on Lafayette Square
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lafayette Square
29
Turn left onto CT 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Governor Street
Turn left onto Governor Street
Navigation decision point
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
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 CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CT 130 / Fairfield Avenue
Turn left onto CT 130 / Fairfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Black Rock Turnpike
(2.2 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:41 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
16 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
45m 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 entire 27.5-mile trip, with zero highway miles. You'll be navigating through towns and local streets, with Governor Street, East Ridge Street, and Branchville Road forming key parts of your path. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of that would allow for extended periods of consistent speed. This means you'll be actively steering and adjusting speed frequently, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, driving experience compared to highway travel. The character of the road will likely shift as you move through different local areas.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Merritt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Governor Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ridgefield, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Redding along the way.
Redding
18.3 mi in
|
~34m
About the Cities
Starting in Ridgefield, CT
Full guide →Ridgefield is a town of 25,000 people (2010) in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Merritt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Black Rock Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeport, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Governor Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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