Origin
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
2:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, 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
28m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
New Haven to Bridgeport is 18.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Connecticut, making it an easy local excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll mostly be on the interstate with minimal local road time. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration between these two Northeast cities. You won't need an overnight stay, and the low fuel cost makes it an economical choice.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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.
Drive Character
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the route utilizing the interstate. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.2 miles on I 95 without interruption, offering a consistent, fast-paced journey. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates sections of Spring Street and Washington Avenue, which will introduce some local road driving. Expect a straightforward drive that primarily emphasizes efficient travel between your starting and ending points in Connecticut.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Spring Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College 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 18.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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College Street
Depart onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: New York City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| Spring Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Congress Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on College Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn slight right onto Congress Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Congress Avenue
3
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Howard Avenue
4
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Avenue
6
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on Spring Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto Campbell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Campbell Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
10
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
329 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 27B-C
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 27C
Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lafayette Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Circle
15
Turn right onto CT 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 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 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
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
Late night in Bridgeport on Saturday
Local time
2:44 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
1 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
28m 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 Haven, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 18.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Spring Street, Washington Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from New Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 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 18.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (College Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Haven, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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