Bridgeport to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.9 miles 827.1 km · straight line
669.7 miles actual route 1077.7 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bridgeport from Detroit?

The distance from Bridgeport to Detroit is 513.9 miles (827.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located WNW of Bridgeport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.7 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Bridgeport in Connecticut and Detroit in Michigan.

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. 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 Detroit. 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 Bridgeport to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bridgeport & Detroit

Quick Facts

Bridgeport
41.18°N, 73.19°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM