Bridgeport to Charlottesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.7 miles 572.4 km · straight line
426.8 miles estimated 686.9 km · driving distance
8h 35min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Bridgeport from Charlottesville?

The distance from Bridgeport to Charlottesville is 355.7 miles (572.4 km) as the crow flies. Charlottesville is located SW of Bridgeport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.8 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bridgeport in Connecticut and Charlottesville in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bridgeport and Charlottesville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bridgeport to Charlottesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 35min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 18min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 9min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bridgeport & Charlottesville

Quick Facts

Bridgeport
41.18°N, 73.19°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients