Atlanta to Bridgeport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.3 miles 1286.3 km · straight line
924.1 miles actual route 1487.2 km · driving distance
18h 14min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Bridgeport?

The distance from Atlanta to Bridgeport is 799.3 miles (1286.3 km) as the crow flies. Bridgeport is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 924.1 miles, taking about 18h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Bridgeport in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Bridgeport. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Bridgeport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 14min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 53min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~23h 42min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Bridgeport

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Bridgeport
41.18°N, 73.19°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM