The drive from East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 395, Providence Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.97 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.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 99.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 395. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.1 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 59.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
265 ft18 ft
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
480 ft
Highest Point
265 ft
Elevation Range
247 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 395. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 99.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Day Street
Turn right onto Day Street
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip|~45m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
98.4 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
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 27B-C
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
10
98.5 mi into trip|~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 27C
Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
59.1 mi
1h 14m
I 395
37.3 mi
41m
Providence Road
0.7 mi
1m
Providence Pike
0.6 mi
1m
Lafayette Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Fairfield Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Ventura Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
South Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Brooklyn, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Ventura Drive
0.2 mi·49 sec·Ventura Drive
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
265 ft·12 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Day Street
247 ft·16 sec·Day Street
4
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi·1 min·Providence Road
5
Continue on US 6; CT 12
0.6 mi·1 min·Providence Pike
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 395 South: Norwich
7
Merge onto I 395
37 mi·41 min·I 395
8
Merge onto I 95
59 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
329 ft·8 sec
Exit 27B-CToward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor YardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 27CToward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette BoulevardUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
0.3 mi·39 sec·Lafayette Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
240 ft·10 sec·Lafayette Circle
13
Turn right onto CT 130
0.2 mi·23 sec·Fairfield Avenue
14
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 49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 58m 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 39m
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 East Brooklyn, 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 East Brooklyn, CT
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from East Brooklyn, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from East Brooklyn, CT
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 99.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.97 one way
$31.94 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$17.57
$35.14
premium
$4.86
$19.00
$37.99
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 21, 2022
Origin
East Brooklyn, CT
Morning
in East Brooklyn on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bridgeport, CT
Morning
in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
37 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
2h 2m 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 East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 395, Providence 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 49.6 miles from East Brooklyn, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.97 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 99.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Day Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Brooklyn, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 18 ft to 265 ft elevation with about 234 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
