Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to New Canaan, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 19.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, Black Rock Turnpike, New Norwalk Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 19.3 miles, with most of the trip on Merritt Parkway and Black Rock Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 11 miles on Merritt Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Merritt Parkway and Black Rock Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 1 / North Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 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 1.6 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / North Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 South: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 15
Toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 11 mi | 14m |
| Black Rock Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| New Norwalk Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Tunxis Hill Cut Off | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 11 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and New Canaan, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right onto CT 58
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
5
Continue on CT 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 58
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off
7
Continue on CT 58
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto CT 15
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CT 123
379 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Canaan Avenue
12
Continue on CT 123
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Norwalk Road
13
Turn left onto CT 106
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
244 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Black Rock Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
New Canaan, CT
Afternoon in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
3:08 PM
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
29m 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 New Canaan, CT covers 19.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, Black Rock Turnpike, New Norwalk 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 9.6 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 $3.11 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 19.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to New Canaan, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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