Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Pemberwick, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Pemberwick, CT
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Trip Overview
This 30.6-mile drive from Bridgeport to Pemberwick, Connecticut, is a quick 45-minute trip that's ideal for a single day. Primarily utilizing I-95, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient way to get between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's a budget-friendly option for a short excursion. There are no designated stops, but its brevity means you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. This route offers a straightforward journey, perfect for those prioritizing speed and simplicity in their travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 30.6-mile journey, with 90% of the drive taking place on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.6 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily be on I-95, Byram Road, and Caroline Place. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady speeds and minimal scenic detours, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The road's personality is that of a functional corridor, designed for direct travel rather than leisurely exploration.
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 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Byram Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 30.6 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 95): 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto South Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Delavan Avenue, Byram
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Delavan Avenue, Byram
6
28.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Byram Road
Turn right onto Byram Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Pemberwick, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Byram along the way.
Byram
28.6 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 27.6 mi | 37m |
| Byram Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Caroline Place | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Fletcher Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 27.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Pemberwick, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
4 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Frontage Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto South Avenue
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95
28 mi
·
37 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 2
Toward Delavan Avenue, Byram
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Byram Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Byram Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Hillside Avenue
183 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
10
Turn right onto Riverdale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverdale Avenue
11
Continue on Caroline Place
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Caroline Place
12
Continue on Fletcher Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fletcher Avenue
13
Turn right onto Powell Street
304 ft
·
13 sec
·
Powell Street
14
Arrive at destination
Powell Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Bridgeport, CT · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pemberwick, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pemberwick, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Pemberwick, CT
Late night in Pemberwick on Friday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Norwalk, CT
15 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Pemberwick, CT covers 30.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Byram Road, Caroline Place. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 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 $4.93 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 30.6 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Pemberwick, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Byram along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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