Origin
Georgetown, CT
Morning in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Merritt Parkway, Georgetown Road, Weston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Merritt Parkway. 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 33m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Georgetown, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.1 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Merritt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 57; CT 107 / School Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 19.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (CT 57; CT 107 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CT 53; CT 57 / Weston Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 57; CT 107 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 57; CT 107 / School Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 53; CT 57 / Weston Road
Turn right onto CT 53; CT 57 / Weston Road
Navigation decision point
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
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 27
Toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
6
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn right onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CT 130 / Fairfield Avenue
Turn left onto CT 130 / Fairfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Georgetown, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Redding along the way.
Redding
13.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Merritt Parkway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Georgetown Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Weston Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Black Rock Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pequonnock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tunxis Hill Cut Off | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tunxis Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Merritt Parkway
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on US 7
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Danbury Road
2
Turn right onto CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
School Street
3
Continue on CT 57; CT 107
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Redding Road
4
Turn right onto CT 57
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Georgetown Road
5
Turn right onto CT 53; CT 57
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Weston Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
7
Merge onto CT 15
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Merritt Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 27
Toward CT 58: Fairfield, Redding
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Congress Street
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Congress Street
10
Turn right onto CT 58
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Rock Turnpike
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 58
250 ft
·
6 sec
·
Black Rock Turnpike
12
Continue on CT 58
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Road
14
Continue on CT 58
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tunxis Hill Cut Off South
15
Turn left onto US 1
307 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kings Highway East
16
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
17
Turn right onto Park Avenue
250 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Pequonnock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pequonnock Street
19
Continue on Lafayette Square
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lafayette Square
20
Turn left onto CT 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
CT 130
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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Black Rock Turnpike
(2.2 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$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
Bridgeport, CT
Morning in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
10:19 AM
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
33m 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 Georgetown, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Merritt Parkway, Georgetown Road, Weston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Georgetown, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (CT 57; CT 107 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CT 53; CT 57 / Weston Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Georgetown, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Redding 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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