Origin
Bridgeport, CT
Morning in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeport, CT to Woodbridge, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.1 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeport, CT to Woodbridge, CT covers 19.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, Racebrook Road, Pulaski Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and Racebrook Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 miles on CT 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Racebrook Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 8
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 34 / Main Street
Turn right onto CT 34 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 243 / Elm Street
Turn right onto CT 243 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Woodbridge, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
3.2 mi in
|
~3m
|
via CT 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Racebrook Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Derby Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ansonia Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport, CT and Woodbridge, CT.
1
Start on CT 130
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 8, CT 25 North: Trumbull, Waterbury
3
Merge onto CT 8; CT 25
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 12B
Toward CT 34: Derby, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto CT 34
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CT 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Derby Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto CT 243
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CT 243
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Platt Street
10
Continue on CT 243
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Prindle Avenue
11
Turn right onto CT 243
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pulaski Highway
12
Continue on CT 243
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ansonia Road
13
Turn left onto CT 114
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Racebrook Road
14
Continue on CT 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
15
Turn right onto Beecher Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Beecher Road
16
Arrive at destination
Beecher Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Woodbridge, CT
Morning in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
9 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
28m 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 Woodbridge, CT covers 19.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Racebrook Road, Pulaski Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $3.07 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (CT 8): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 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 Woodbridge, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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