Origin
Kent, CT
Late night in Kent on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This 47.1-mile journey from Kent to Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a straightforward 1 hour and 19-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed way to travel within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite manageable for this relatively short distance. Given its duration and the local road profile, this route is best enjoyed in one go, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace. It's a practical option for a quick local excursion.
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
23.6 miles from Kent, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 47.1-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on include Main Street, Kent Road, and Danbury Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on Main Street. This means you'll be actively navigating through towns and local scenery rather than cruising on high-speed highways. The drive progresses through a series of local roads, offering a more intimate connection with the Connecticut landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 341 / Bridge Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 341 / Bridge Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 20.2 miles (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CT 341 / Bridge Street
Turn sharp left onto CT 341 / Bridge Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
20.2 mi into trip
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~31m in
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CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Turn left onto CT 25 / Whisconier Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.9 mi into trip
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~47m in
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CT 25 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 25 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.1 mi into trip
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~1h 17m 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
7
46.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenu...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 19.1 mi | 31m |
| Kent Road | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| Danbury Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Whisconier Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Currituck Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Federal Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hawleyville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 19.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn sharp left onto CT 341
81 ft
·
5 sec
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Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
4
Continue on US 7
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Kent Road
5
Continue on US 7; US 202
5.2 mi
·
6 min
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Danbury Road
6
Continue on US 7; US 202
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Federal Road
7
Turn left onto US 202
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Road
8
Turn left onto CT 25
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Whisconier Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CT 25
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Hawleyville Road
10
Turn left onto Currituck Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
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Currituck Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 6; CT 25
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Main Street
12
At end of road, turn right
27 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn left onto CT 25
18 mi
·
29 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
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Fairfield Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 19-minute drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day. Since it's a short trip with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to add spontaneous breaks as you see fit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $8 for the 47.1 miles, and plan a fuel stop before you depart if needed. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the numerous turns as you transition between Main Street, Kent Road, and Danbury Road, as this 'turn-heavy' profile means consistent navigation adjustments are key to staying on track.
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 23.6 miles from Kent, CT, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 47.1 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 38m 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 7m
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 Kent, 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 Kent, CT
This is one driving day of about 47.1 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kent, 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 Main Street for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Kent, CT · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Kent, 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
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Late night in Bridgeport on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
6 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
1h 19m 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 Kent, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Kent Road, Danbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Kent, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.58 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 47.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 341 / Bridge Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 20.2 miles (CT 25 / Whisconier Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (CT 25 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kent, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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