Stamford CT to Bridgeport CT: Distance, drive time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Stamford CT to Bridgeport CT drive are Norwalk CT, Sherwood Island State Park and Fairfield CT. The distance from Stamford to Bridgeport is 23 miles, with a 26 minute driving time.

Finding the best things to do between Stamford CT and Bridgeport CT

The Stamford to Bridgeport drive takes you along the Connecticut coast.

Stamford CT is on Long Island Sound, and has a handful of enjoyable parks. But its two top attractions are well to the north of the city centre. The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens provides extensive botanical pleasures, while the Stamford Museum and Nature Center has enjoyable nature trails. You can see otters here.

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By population, Bridgeport is the biggest city in Connecticut. Its strength lies in its large system of parks. The sprawling Seaside Park, which contains Seaside Beach, should be first choice.

On a cultural level, the Barnum Museum celebrates legendary showman PT Barnum, who became mayor of Bridgeport. The circus-themes museum has been closed for major reconstruction – check it has reopened before visiting.

Stamford CT to Bridgeport CT distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Stamford CT to Bridgeport CT is 23 miles. That makes for a driving time of around 26 minutes. The quickest route is along the I-95. The best road trip stops to add to a Stamford to Bridgeport drive are Norwalk CT, Sherwood Island State Park and Fairfield CT.

Best stops between Stamford CT and Bridgeport CT: Norwalk CT

Norwalk CT offers a few beaches on Long Island Sound. Calf Pasture Beach is arguably the nicest, but it’s a fair detour from the town centre. Otherwise, the main reason to stop is the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The beloved harbor seals of Pinniped Cove are usually the favourites here, with the 4D theater an enjoyable bonus.

The best Norwalk accommodation choice is the Hotel Zero Degrees.

Stamford CT to Bridgeport CT drive: Sherwood Island State Park

East Beach is the primary reason to visit Sherwood Island State Park in Westport CT. It’s around a mile long, and surrounded by salt marsh and grassy walking trails. There’s also West Beach in the western side of the park, where the trails are more forested and there’s a disc golf course.

Stamford to Bridgeport road trip attractions: Fairfield CT

The main charm in Fairfield comes from its series of Long Island Sound beaches. Jennings Beach is closest to the city center. Otherwise, the Fairfield University Art Museum has a decent collection of European fine art, and the CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum is a five acre bird sanctuary. There’s an impressive concentration of bird species here, best seen by walking along the nature trails.

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