Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Evening in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Oakville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Oakville, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
This straightforward 33.6-mile drive from Bridgeport to Oakville, Connecticut, can easily be completed in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 97% of the journey on high-speed roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest stretch is over 30 miles, you can expect a continuous journey with minimal interruptions. This efficient route is ideal if you're looking for a direct and speedy connection between these two Connecticut locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 33.6-mile trip, as 97% of the drive utilizes high-speed roads. The primary artery for this journey is CT 8, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.2 miles. While the route primarily consists of highway travel, you'll also navigate segments on CT 73 and Buckingham Street. The overall character is one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads that allow for consistent speeds.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and CT 73. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 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 33.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (CT 8; CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese 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
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 8; CT 25
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CT 8
Continue onto CT 8 toward I 84 East: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CT 73
Take the exit onto CT 73 toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
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 Oakville, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Watertown.
New Haven
3.2 mi in
|
~3m
|
via CT 8
Watertown
30.7 mi in
|
~39m
|
via CT 73
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 30.2 mi | 38m |
| CT 73 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Buckingham Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ballfarm Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 30.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Oakville, 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
26 mi
·
32 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 31
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8
Exit 33
Toward I 84 West: Danbury
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto CT 73
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 73
Exit 31
Toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn right onto Buckingham Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buckingham Street
9
Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ballfarm Road
10
Arrive at destination
Ballfarm Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Oakville, CT
Evening in Oakville on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
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
44m 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 Oakville, CT covers 33.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, CT 73, Buckingham Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.41 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 33.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.5 miles (CT 8; CT 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bridgeport, CT and Oakville, CT, road signs point toward New Haven and Watertown.
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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