Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Coventry, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

73.3 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 36m

8 AM

1h 50m

10 AM

1h 41m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 50m

8 PM

1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Coventry, CT covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Berlin Turnpike, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.80 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

36.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 73.3 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 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 15 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 30.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Berlin Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury

6

3.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | CT 8

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

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

56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 384 East: Providence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 59 Toward I 384 East: Providence

7

65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 44

Take the exit onto US 44 toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bridgeport, CT and Coventry, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Mansfield.

New Haven

5 mi in | ~6m

Mansfield

65.1 mi in | ~1h 22m | via US 44

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wilbur Cross Parkway	30.4 mi	37m
Berlin Turnpike	15.7 mi	20m
I 384	7.3 mi	8m
CT 8	4.5 mi	5m
Main Street	4.2 mi	7m
US 44	4 mi	6m
Merritt Parkway	3 mi	4m
I 84	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wilbur Cross Parkway — 30.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Coventry, CT.

1

Start on CT 130

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Fairfield Avenue

2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury

3

Merge onto CT 8; CT 25

2.7 mi · 2 min · CT 8; CT 25

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · CT 8

Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 6 Toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven Use the slight right lane.

6

Merge onto CT 15

3.0 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Continue on CT 15

30 mi · 37 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Continue on US 5; CT 15

16 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

9

Merge onto I 84; US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 84; US 6

10

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 59 Toward I 384 East: Providence Use the slight right lane.

11

Continue on I 384

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 384

12

Continue on US 6; US 44

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 6; US 44

13

Take the exit onto US 44

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 44

Toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield Use the straight / slight left lanes.

14

Turn right onto CT 31

4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

15

Arrive at destination

CT 31

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 36.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 16 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 46m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coventry, 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 73.3 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bridgeport, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Wilbur Cross Parkway for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Bridgeport, CT · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, CT

37 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.

Popular next leg

Hartford, CT to Coventry, CT

22.3 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Ansonia, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meriden, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coventry, CT

The final approach into Coventry, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.80 one way

$23.60 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$12.98	$25.97
premium	$4.86	$14.04	$28.07
diesel	$5.61	$16.18	$32.37

Estimated Tolls: $1.10

Berlin Turnpike (15.7 mi) $1.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22	$7.70	$3.52
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.41	$2.93
EV Truck/SUV	29.3	$10.26	$4.69

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

2:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coventry, CT

Afternoon in Coventry on Thursday

Local time

2:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

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 35m 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 Coventry, CT covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, Berlin Turnpike, I 384. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.6 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 $11.80 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.