Origin
Woodbridge, CT
Late night in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, CT to Bridgeport, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 29m
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.
Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Bridgeport, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbridge, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 8, Merritt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.8 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 (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 9 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and CT 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CT 63 / Amity Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
19 mi into trip
|
~26m 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...
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 Woodbridge, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 9 mi | 11m |
| CT 8 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Amity Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Center Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beecher Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fairfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, CT and Bridgeport, CT.
1
Start on Beecher Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beecher Road
2
Turn right onto CT 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Amity Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New York City
5
Merge onto CT 15
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 15
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Merritt Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto CT 8
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 8
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
Toward Main Street, Washington Avenue
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Main Street South, East Washington Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto CT 130
4 ft
·
Fairfield Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
CT 130
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $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
Late night in Bridgeport on Friday
Local time
3:13 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
9 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
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 Woodbridge, CT to Bridgeport, CT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 8, Merritt Parkway. 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 Woodbridge, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.19 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Woodbridge, CT to Bridgeport, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not 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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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