Origin
New Canaan, CT
Morning in New Canaan on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Canaan, 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
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Canaan, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, New Canaan Avenue, New Norwalk Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and New Canaan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 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 17 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 12.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
304 ft
-4 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
408 ft
Highest Point
304 ft
Elevation Range
308 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and New Canaan Avenue. 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 Park Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.9 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 (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 124 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 1 / Belden Avenue): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Park Street
Turn right onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 124 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CT 124 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 1 / Belden Avenue
Turn left onto US 1 / Belden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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 27
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| New Canaan Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| New Norwalk Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wall Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Belden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Canaan, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Elm Street
163 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Park Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 124
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CT 106
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Avenue
5
Turn right onto CT 123
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Norwalk Road
6
Continue on CT 123
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Canaan Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Riverside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Belden Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wall Street
10
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
12
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 27
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto South Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Frontage Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 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 | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
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 Saturday
Local time
8:03 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 Canaan, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, New Canaan Avenue, New Norwalk 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 9.9 miles from New Canaan, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.20 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 19.9 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 (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 124 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 1 / Belden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Canaan, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -4 ft to 304 ft elevation with about 123 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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