Origin
Coventry, CT
Morning in Coventry on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Coventry, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coventry, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coventry, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 15, I 91, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on CT 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.83 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
36.8 miles from Coventry, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 73.5 miles, with most of the trip on CT 15 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.7 miles on CT 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near CT 15.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 73.5 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 18.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
CT 15
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
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 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
8
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
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 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
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 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coventry, CT and Bridgeport, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Waterbury.
New York City
20.6 mi in
|
~28m
Waterbury
68 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 15 | 31.7 mi | 39m |
| I 91 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| I 384 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Boston Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| CT 8 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| US 44 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 15
— 31.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on CT 31
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 31
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp onto US 44
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 44
4
Continue on I 384
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 15
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 86
Toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 91
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CT 15 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CT 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto CT 8
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.8 miles from Coventry, CT, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 miles.
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 73.5 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coventry, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Coventry, CT
This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coventry, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CT 15 for about 31.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Coventry, CT · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Coventry, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, CT
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.83 one way
$23.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Boston Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Bridgeport, CT
Morning in Bridgeport on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
37 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 35m 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 Coventry, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 15, I 91, I 384. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Coventry, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.83 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 73.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (CT 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Coventry, CT and Bridgeport, CT, road signs point toward New York City and Waterbury.
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