Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
78.3 mi
126 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Lebanon, CT covers 78.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, I 91, CT 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Bridgeport, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 78.3 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near CT 8.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 78.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Bridgeport, CT and Lebanon, CT, road signs point toward New Haven, Middletown, Old Wethersfield and Willimantic.
New Haven
Middletown
Old Wethersfield
Willimantic
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 27 mi | 33m |
| I 91 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| CT 2 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Exeter Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Lebanon, CT.
Start on CT 130
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
Take the exit
Merge onto CT 15
Continue on CT 15
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CT 3
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CT 2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Turn right onto CT 85
Turn left onto CT 207
Continue on CT 207
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 78.3 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, CT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bridgeport, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeport, CT
This is one driving day of about 78.3 miles and 1h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Bridgeport, CT · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 78.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Bridgeport, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lebanon, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lebanon, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
| premium | $4.83 | $14.88 | $29.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.96 | $5.01 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
10:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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