Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
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 Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
This short, 18.4-mile drive from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT is easily manageable in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip within the Northeast region. With a highway share of 76%, you'll spend most of your time on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, so budget-wise, this is a very affordable excursion. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick transit between two points in Connecticut without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stays, offering maximum flexibility for your travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 76% of the journey taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14 miles, primarily on I-95. While the majority of the drive is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Spring Street and Stratford Avenue, offering a brief change of pace before rejoining faster-paced roads. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and some local road interaction as you progress towards New Haven.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Spring Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 18.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Campbell Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward Campbell Avenue
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Campbell Avenue
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14 mi | 19m |
| Spring Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stratford Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Church Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Campbell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and New Haven, 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
14 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 43
Toward Campbell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
8
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Turn right onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Columbus Avenue
11
Turn left onto Church Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street South
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Chapel Street
13
Turn right onto College Street
343 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Street
14
Arrive at destination
College Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
1 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
28m 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 Haven, CT covers 18.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Spring Street, Stratford Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $2.96 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 18.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to New Haven, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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