Origin
New Britain, CT
Late night in New Britain on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Britain, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Britain, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Britain, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 45.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broad Street, Berlin Turnpike, CT 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on North Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 45.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 45.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward CT 372: East Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32
Toward CT 372: East Berlin
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
7
41 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
8
44.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
45 mi into trip
|
~57m 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...
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 New Britain, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
40.3 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | 30.3 mi | 37m |
| Berlin Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| CT 8 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| CT 9 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— 30.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Whiting Street
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
Whiting Street
2
Turn left onto CT 71
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellis Street
4
Turn right onto Columbus Boulevard
160 ft
·
4 sec
·
Columbus Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto CT 9
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 9
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 32
Toward CT 372: East Berlin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
9
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 5; CT 15
30 mi
·
37 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 15
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Merritt Parkway
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from New Britain, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from New Britain, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bridgeport, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.37 one way
$14.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Berlin Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
1:59 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
17 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
59m 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 New Britain, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 45.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, Berlin Turnpike, CT 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from New Britain, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.37 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 45.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New Britain, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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