Origin
Niantic, CT
Late night in Niantic on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niantic, 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
1h 20m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niantic, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
This 60.4-mile drive from Niantic, CT, to Bridgeport, CT, is a straightforward 1 hour and 20-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily uses I-95, accounting for 93% of the journey, so expect a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this drive is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is a considerable 56 miles on I-95, you can easily complete this journey in one go. Both locations are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 60.4 miles spent on interstates. The longest stretch you'll encounter is a solid 56 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. While Society Road and Pennsylvania Avenue are part of the route, they represent a small fraction of the total distance. This means you'll mainly be navigating at highway speeds, with minimal transitions to local roads. The drive's character is geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 56 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Society Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 60.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (CT 161 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 161 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto CT 161 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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 | 56 mi | 1h 10m |
| Society Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Flanders Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Society Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 56 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niantic, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
47 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto CT 161
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
4
Continue on CT 161
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Flanders Road
5
Turn left onto Society Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Society Road
6
Continue on Society Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Society Road
7
Continue on West Society Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Society Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge onto I 95
56 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
329 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 27B-C
Toward Lafayette Boulevard, Harbor Yard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 27C
Toward Downtown Bridgeport, Lafayette Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Lafayette Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lafayette Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto Lafayette Circle
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Circle
14
Turn right onto CT 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fairfield Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Niantic, CT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Niantic, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.72 one way
$19.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
5:30 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
1h 20m 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 Niantic, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Society Road, Pennsylvania 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 30.2 miles from Niantic, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.72 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 60.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (CT 161 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Niantic, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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