Bristol, CT Road Trips

Bristol, CT serves as a useful starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bristol, CT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

64.4 mi

Jewett City, CT

Quickest Drive

11m

Farmington, CT

Plan Around Bristol, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bristol, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Jewett City, CT to Bristol, CT 64.4 mi · 1h 22m Lisbon, CT to Bristol, CT 62.8 mi · 1h 20m Canterbury, CT to Bristol, CT 61.5 mi · 1h 28m Stafford, CT to Bristol, CT 48.9 mi · 1h 3m

Continue From Bristol, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bristol, CT to Clinton, CT 43.8 mi · 1h 3m Bristol, CT to Essex, CT 42.5 mi · 54m Bristol, CT to Haddam, CT 31.7 mi · 43m Bristol, CT to Durham, CT 24.5 mi · 38m

Trips from Bristol, CT

Bristol, CT to Clinton, CT

43.8 mi 1h 3m

Bristol, CT to Essex, CT

42.5 mi 54m

Bristol, CT to Haddam, CT

31.7 mi 43m

Bristol, CT to Durham, CT

24.5 mi 38m

Bristol, CT to East Hartford, CT

23.5 mi 33m

Bristol, CT to Glastonbury, CT

21.3 mi 35m

Bristol, CT to West Torrington, CT

18.8 mi 25m

Bristol, CT to Hartford, CT

18.6 mi 26m

Bristol, CT to Meriden, CT

15.8 mi 23m

Bristol, CT to Oakville, CT

13.8 mi 20m

Bristol, CT to Farmington, CT

8 mi 11m

Driving from Bristol, CT

Expect an average of 24 miles and about 34m behind the wheel when leaving Bristol, CT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 44 miles (1h 3m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bristol, CT most often head toward Clinton, CT (43.8 mi, 1h 3m), Essex, CT (42.5 mi, 54m), Haddam, CT (31.7 mi, 43m), Durham, CT (24.5 mi, 38m), and East Hartford, CT (23.5 mi, 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 24-mile trip from Bristol, CT, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Bristol, CT and 23 routes heading into Bristol, CT, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 44 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bristol, CT covers 44 miles and takes approximately 1h 3m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Bristol, CT runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 24-mile trip from Bristol, CT costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bristol, CT include Clinton, CT, Essex, CT, Haddam, CT and Durham, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.