Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Stamford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Stamford, CT
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Trip Overview
Bridgeport, CT to Stamford, CT is 22.3 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut, making it a very straightforward journey. Given its brief duration and focus on highway travel, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You'll primarily be on I 95, so expect consistent highway speeds for most of the 22.3 miles. Consider this for a simple, no-fuss drive between these two Connecticut cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 92% of the route utilizing interstate conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on I 95, meaning you'll be in a high-speed, limited-access environment for the vast majority of your trip. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by highway speeds and efficient travel. While the bulk of the journey is on I 95, the final approach into Stamford will involve surface streets like Atlantic Street and Main Street, introducing a slight shift in pace.
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.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Atlantic Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Frontage Road
Turn right onto North Frontage Road
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.
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.5 mi | 27m |
| Atlantic Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Stamford, 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
20 mi
·
27 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North State Street
9
Turn right onto Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atlantic Street
10
Arrive at destination
Atlantic Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Stamford, CT
Afternoon in Stamford on Friday
Local time
4:31 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
32m 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 Stamford, CT covers 22.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Atlantic Street, Main 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 11.2 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 $3.59 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 is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Stamford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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