The drive, and the exit off Route 8
The city had an estimated 151,599 residents in 2024 on 16.1 square miles of land, and the trip from its center to our door is a drive. Take Route 8 to the exit signed for Pershing Drive and Ansonia, a few hundred yards from our door. It is a northbound exit with a southbound entrance at the same spot, so you get back on heading south for the ride home.
Parking is free and on site. The full address for your map app is 90 Pershing Dr, Derby, CT 06418.
Buses in the city
Greater Bridgeport Transit runs its bus station at 710 Water Street and its administrative offices at 1 Cross Street. The agency describes itself as a regional public agency organized under Connecticut General Statutes for the purpose of operating public transit services. Its buses are signed "To Downtown Bridgeport via Commerce Drive", "To Success Park via Central Ave." and "To Black Rock via Fairfield Ave." Check the agency's route page for stops before you rely on a bus for this trip.
Landmarks people give directions by
City Hall is at 45 Lyon Terrace, Public Facilities is at 999 Broad Street, and the public library is at 925 Broad Street in the Burroughs-Saden Main Library. The Barnum Museum is at 820 Main Street. The Barnum Institute for Science and History opened to the public on February 18, 1893. Its own site says the museum has made extraordinary progress restoring its historic building and is working toward reopening in 2030.
Seaside Park is on Park Avenue, and the city's page for the park says Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted laid out the 325-acre park after the Civil War. The city was incorporated as a town in 1821.
What to open on the menu before you leave
Browse flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, drinks and concentrates first. The product list on each aisle page shows live items from the menu of the store you have selected, and the deals page keeps current offers.
Pickup, ID and payment
Online ordering takes orders at any hour, and you collect the order at the counter. We accept cash and debit cards, and credit cards cannot be used; the store has an on-site ATM. At the counter, a valid government-issued photo ID is what lets shoppers 21 and older buy. Hosts with iPads also help visitors browse the menu and order in the store.
Questions from the Bridgeport side
How far is the Derby store from the city?
It is about 12.9 miles by road from the center of the city and about 19 minutes without traffic, using Route 25 and Route 8. That is an empty-road time, so leave extra room at commute hours. Parking is free and on site, and the exit signed for Pershing Drive and Ansonia is a few hundred yards from our door.
Can I order ahead for pickup?
Yes, online ordering takes orders at any hour, so you can build a cart on the live menu, then collect it at our counter with your ID. Orders for this city are pickup orders at the Derby store. If you want to ask about an item first, call us at 860-420-BUDS (2837); the same number reaches both stores.
What should I bring to the counter?
Two things get you through the door and to the register: a valid government-issued photo ID that shows you are 21 or older, and cash or a debit card. The store has an on-site ATM for anyone who arrives without cash, and credit cards cannot be used. A licensed adult-use retailer may sell to any adult 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID, DCP says.
Which Hi! People store serves this city?
Our Derby store does, and our second store is in Hartford. Derby is the one to use from here: the store page at 90 Pershing Dr has the address and hours, and the live menu takes pickup orders around the clock. You can also compare both stores on the locations page before you choose.
Is there bus service in the city?
Greater Bridgeport Transit is a regional public agency that operates public transit services, and it lists buses signed 'To Downtown Bridgeport via Commerce Drive', 'To Success Park via Central Ave.' and 'To Black Rock via Fairfield Ave.' Check the agency's own route page for stops before you rely on a bus for any part of the trip to the store.
Can I see products in person before I buy?
Yes, the Bud Bar sits toward the back of the showroom, and no appointment is needed. It is a dedicated consultation area where you sit down one on one with a budtender, and the Hartford Business Journal reported in March 2025 that ours was the first bud bar in Connecticut.
Nearby drive guides: Stratford, Trumbull and Milford. More answers are on the Hi! People FAQ, our locations page shows both stores, and our store page has the details.