Origin
Storrs, CT
Afternoon in Storrs on Monday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
79.4 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Storrs, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Storrs Road, Tolland Turnpike, Merrow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
39.7 miles from Storrs, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 79.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Storrs Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Storrs Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tolland Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 91 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 8 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CT 8 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Storrs Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Storrs, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Mansfield Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mansfield Road
2
Turn left onto Storrs Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Storrs Road
3
Continue on Tolland Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
4
Continue on Merrow Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Merrow Road
5
Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Hartford
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 84 West: Hartford
6
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
7
Keep slight right
8.0 mi
·
9 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 15 South: New York City
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
10
Merge slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 15 South
12
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 15 South
13
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
37 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
15
Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
16
Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 8 South: Bridgeport
17
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street, Washington Avenue
19
Continue on Main Street, Washington Avenue
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street, Washington Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
21
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue
3 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 39.7 miles from Storrs, CT, or about 43m into the drive.
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 79.4 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 43m 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 14m
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 Storrs, 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 Storrs, CT
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Storrs, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Storrs, CT · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Storrs, 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
$12.71 one way
$25.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Bridgeport on Monday
Local time
12:40 PM
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
24 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 27m 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 Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Storrs Road, Tolland Turnpike, Merrow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Storrs, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.71 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.
The drive from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Storrs, CT to Bridgeport, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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