Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Late night in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Georgetown, 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
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Georgetown, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, Georgetown Road, Weston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Merritt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.2 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 (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Georgetown, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near US 1 / North Avenue.
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 19.2 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: at 1.6 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 1 / North Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 South: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
8
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 57 / Weston Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57 / Weston Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 7 / Danbury Road
Turn left onto US 7 / Danbury Road
Navigation decision point
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 Georgetown, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
Weston
11 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Georgetown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Weston Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Black Rock Turnpike | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Tunxis Hill Cut Off | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Clinton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Georgetown, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right onto CT 58
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
5
Continue on CT 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 58
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off
7
Continue on CT 58
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto CT 15
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Merritt Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 21
Toward CT 57: Westport, Weston
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Weston Road
12
Turn left
128 ft
·
2 sec
13
Turn straight onto CT 57
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Redding Road
15
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
School Street
16
Turn left onto US 7
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Danbury Road
17
Arrive at destination
US 7
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Black Rock Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Georgetown, CT
Late night in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
5:27 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
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 Georgetown, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, Georgetown Road, Weston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $3.09 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 19.2 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: at 1.6 miles (US 1 / North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bridgeport, CT to Georgetown, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Weston along the way.
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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