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Bridgeport, CT
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9:32 AM
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44°F
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Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Deep River, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stratford Avenue, Seaview Avenue, I 91 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 47 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stratford Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Avenue | — | — |
| Seaview Avenue | — | — |
| I 91 North | — | — |
| CT 17 | — | — |
| CT 80 East | — | — |
| Foxon Boulevard | — | — |
| Foxon Road | — | — |
| Old Toll Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Stratford Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Deep River, CT.
1
Start on Fairfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Continue on Stratford Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Stratford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Seaview Avenue
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
Seaview Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
23 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91 North: Hartford
7
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
9
Keep slight right to continue on CT 80 East: North Branford
489 ft
·
12 sec
·
CT 80 East: North Branford
10
Turn straight onto Foxon Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxon Boulevard
11
Continue on Foxon Road
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Foxon Road
12
Continue on Old Toll Road
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Toll Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Toll Road
328 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Toll Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Old Toll Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
15
Continue on North Branford Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deep River Road
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Deep River Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Deep River Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Deep River Road
18
Continue on Winthrop Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Winthrop Road
19
Turn left onto West Elm Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Elm Street
20
Turn straight onto River Street
13 ft
·
River Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Bridgeport, CT · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deep River, CT
The final approach into Deep River, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.57 one way
$15.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Deep River, CT
Morning in Deep River on Friday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
2 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
1h 11m 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 Deep River, CT covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stratford Avenue, Seaview Avenue, I 91 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 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 $7.57 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.
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Deep River, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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