Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Morning in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Glenville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Glenville, CT
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Trip Overview
This 29.7-mile drive from Bridgeport, CT to Glenville, CT is a quick trip, taking an estimated 43 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing I-95 and East Putnam Avenue. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this is an economical option for a short journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically focused. Consider this a straightforward connection between two Connecticut points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 77% of this 29.7-mile journey. Much of your travel will be on I-95, including an uninterrupted stretch of 23 miles. This segment offers a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. As you approach your destination, you'll transition to East Putnam Avenue and then Glenville Road, which may offer a change in scenery and traffic patterns. The overall feel is one of practical transit rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Putnam Avenue. You will hit about 11 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 29.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~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
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
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 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Dearfield Drive
Turn right onto Dearfield Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Glenville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
Old Greenwich
24 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 23 mi | 31m |
| East Putnam Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Glenville Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Dearfield Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Weaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 23 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Glenville, 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
23 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto US 1
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Dearfield Drive
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dearfield Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Glenville Road
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Glenville Road
11
Continue on Glenville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenville Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Weaver Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Weaver Street
13
Arrive at destination
Weaver Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Glenville, CT
Morning in Glenville on Friday
Local time
10:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Glenville, CT covers 29.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, East Putnam Avenue, Glenville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 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 $4.78 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 29.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 Glenville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Old Greenwich along the way.
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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