Origin
East Haddam, CT
Afternoon in East Haddam on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haddam, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haddam, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haddam, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, CT 82, CT 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 41.2 mi | 53m |
| CT 82 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| CT 9 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Horse Hill Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Winthrop Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Stevenstown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 41.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
4
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
CT 82
6
Continue on CT 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 82
7
Take the ramp onto CT 82
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CT 82
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 82
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 82
Toward CT 9 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 9
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 9
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
11
Turn right onto CT 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
12
Turn right onto CT 80
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winthrop Road
13
Turn left onto CT 145
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Stevenstown Road
14
Continue on CT 145
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Horse Hill Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 South
16
Merge onto I 95
41 mi
·
53 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
329 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 27B-C
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 27C
Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lafayette Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Circle
21
Turn right onto CT 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from East Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 82
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 82 toward CT 9 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 9 South
5
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CT 80: Deep River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
1h 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
57.6 mi in 1h 20m, mostly highway — 41.2 mi of that is on I 95.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and CT 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near CT 82.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.4 miles (CT 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeport, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CT 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, CT before heading back.
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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