Origin
West Hartford, CT
Afternoon in West Hartford on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, 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
1h 10m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
West Hartford to Bridgeport is 53.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Wilbur Cross Parkway, Farmington Avenue, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, taking you from the Northeast region into another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short drive, best suited for a single day with no need for an overnight stay. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, making it a straightforward journey for most drivers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Farmington Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Whitney Avenue | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| CT 8 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Farmington Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
6
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
11
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
12
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 10
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
16
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CT 15
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Merritt Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto CT 8
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
25
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Farmington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Farmington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
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
38 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 37% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Wilbur Cross Parkway, which can feel like a more parkway-style road, alongside local streets like Farmington Avenue and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13.8 miles on the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road types, moving from more open parkway sections to more built-up urban or suburban areas.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Farmington Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Farmington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 West Hartford, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeport, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Farmington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, CT before heading back.
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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