The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Baltic, CT covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 395, Baltic Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.1 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Bridgeport, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 80.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.1 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.2 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
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 46
Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive
6
17.5 mi into trip|~26m in|Long Wharf Drive
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 395
Take the exit onto I 395 toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
6
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
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 Bridgeport, CT to Baltic, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.
Plainfield
58.9 mi in|~1h 16m|via I 395
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
54.1 mi
1h 6m
I 395
18 mi
19m
Baltic Road
1.3 mi
2m
Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi
2m
Taftville-Occum Road
0.8 mi
1m
Stratford Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 54.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Baltic, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
0.1 mi·17 sec·Fairfield Avenue
2
Continue on CT 130
0.8 mi·2 min·Stratford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Seaview Avenue
461 ft·14 sec·Seaview Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
16 mi·21 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Long Wharf Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on East Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Street
9
Turn right onto US 1
0.1 mi·9 sec·Water Street
10
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi·2 min·Forbes Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 1
0.7 mi·48 sec·Frontage Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 North
13
Merge onto I 95
38 mi·44 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 395
18 mi·19 min·I 395
Exit 76Toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Exit 18Toward CT 97: Occum, Taftville
16
Turn left onto CT 97
0.8 mi·1 min·Taftville-Occum Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto CT 97
335 ft·12 sec·Bridge Street
18
Turn right onto CT 97
1.3 mi·2 min·Baltic Road
19
Continue on CT 97
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
CT 97
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Bridgeport, CT, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baltic, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bridgeport, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeport, CT
This is one driving day of about 80.5 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bridgeport, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 54.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Bridgeport, CT
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baltic, CT
The final approach into Baltic, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.96 one way
$25.92 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.26
$28.52
premium
$4.86
$15.42
$30.83
diesel
$5.61
$17.77
$35.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.45
$3.86
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.27
$5.15
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Afternoon
in Bridgeport on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Baltic, CT
Afternoon
in Baltic on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Westbrook, CT
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Baltic, CT covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Baltic Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Bridgeport, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (Long Wharf Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Baltic, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plainfield along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
