Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Brooklyn, CT
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
94.7 mi
152 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, CT
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Brooklyn, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Brooklyn, CT covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.16 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Bridgeport, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 94.7 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 94.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
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 6
Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
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 65A
Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
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 25-26
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfiel...
9
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
8
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13 C
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Towns Along This Route
Between Bridgeport, CT and Brooklyn, CT, road signs point toward New Haven, Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.
New Haven
5 mi in
|
~6m
Middletown
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
Old Wethersfield
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Willimantic
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 27 mi | 33m |
| I 91 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Middletown Road | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| CT 2 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Hartford Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 27 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Brooklyn, CT.
1
Start on Fairfield Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Take the ramp right toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
3
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
4
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
5
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
6
Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Merritt Parkway
7
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
9
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
11
Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
CT 3 North: Glastonbury
12
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
CT 2 East: Norwich
14
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
15
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
11 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
17
Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
18
Turn left onto East Hampton Road
518 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hampton Road
19
Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
20
Continue on West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Middletown Road
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Middletown Road
23
Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
24
Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
25
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
26
Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Turnpike
27
Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hartford Road
28
Arrive at your destination
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 47.4 miles from Bridgeport, CT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 59m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeport, CT
This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgeport, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.4 mi from Bridgeport, CT · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, CT
The final approach into Brooklyn, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.16 one way
$30.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $16.62 | $33.23 |
| premium | $4.83 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Brooklyn, CT
Late night in Brooklyn on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
47 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.
Road read
1h 59m 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 Brooklyn, CT covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, Middletown 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 47.4 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 $15.16 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 94.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bridgeport, CT and Brooklyn, CT, road signs point toward New Haven, Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.
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