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Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Easton, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

16m

Distance

8.7 mi

14 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

county seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Bridgeport, CT

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town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Easton, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Easton, CT covers 8.7 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Clinton Avenue, North Avenue, Brooklawn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 8.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clinton 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 Easton, CT is easy. At 16m 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 Easton, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clinton Avenue
North Avenue
Brooklawn Avenue
Stratfield Road
Easton Turnpike
Sport Hill Road
Center Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Clinton Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Easton, CT.

1

Start on Fairfield Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
2

Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Clinton Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Avenue

43 ft · 6 sec · North Avenue
4

Turn left onto Brooklawn Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Brooklawn Avenue
5

Continue on Stratfield Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Stratfield Road
6

Continue on Easton Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Easton Turnpike
7

Continue on Sport Hill Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Sport Hill Road
8

Turn left onto Center Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Road
9

Turn left

23 ft · 2 sec
10

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.40 one way

$2.80 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $1.54 $3.08
premium $4.86 $1.67 $3.33
diesel $5.61 $1.92 $3.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.76 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bridgeport, CT

Afternoon in Bridgeport on Thursday

Local time

1:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Easton, CT

Afternoon in Easton on Thursday

Local time

1:32 PM

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

16m 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 Easton, CT covers 8.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clinton Avenue, North Avenue, Brooklawn Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 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 $1.40 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 Easton, CT is easy. At 16m 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 Easton, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Easton, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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