Bristol, CT Road Trips
Bristol, CT serves as a useful starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 51 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.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
75.3 mi
Moosup, CT
Quickest Drive
1h 1m
Westbrook, 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.
Continue From Bristol, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bristol, CT
Driving from Bristol, CT
Expect an average of 51 miles and about 1h 10m 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 66 miles (1h 28m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bristol, CT most often head toward Ledyard, CT (65.8 mi, 1h 28m), Westport, CT (50 mi, 1h 9m), Lebanon, CT (46.7 mi, 1h 9m), Westbrook, CT (46.4 mi, 1h 1m), and Storrs, CT (45.8 mi, 1h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $4.24 per gallon. For the typical 51-mile trip from Bristol, CT, budget about $8 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 5 mapped routes leaving Bristol, CT and 1 routes heading into Bristol, CT, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 66 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bristol, CT covers 66 miles and takes approximately 1h 28m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.
The average route from Bristol, CT runs about 51 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.24/gallon for regular), the average 51-mile trip from Bristol, CT costs roughly $8 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 Ledyard, CT, Westport, CT, Lebanon, CT and Westbrook, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bristol, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
61,129
Median Income
$83,458
Median Home Value
$252,300
Median Age
38.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bristol, CT at a Glance
Founded
1785
Elevation
305 ft
Area
27 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Bristol, CT
A sampling of people born in Bristol, CT.
Aaron Hernandez
1989–2017
American convicted murderer and football player (1989-2017)
Gary Burghoff
1943
American actor
Mike Reiss
1959
American screenwriter
Jocelin Donahue
1981
American actress
Donovan Clingan
2004
American basketball player
Michelle Guerette
1980
American rower
Gordon J. Humphrey
1940
American politician
Karen Josephson
1964
American synchronized swimmer
Sarah Josephson
1964
American synchronized swimmer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bristol, CT.
Lake Compounce
amusement park
Boulder Dash
amusement ride
Rockwell Park
park in Bristol, Hartford County, United States of America
Forestville Passenger Station
railway station in Bristol, the United States of America
Federal Hill Historic District
historic district in Bristol, Connecticut, USA
Endee Manor Historic District
historic district in Connecticut, United States
South End Historic District
oldest residential areas of Bristol, Connecticut
City data from Wikidata (Q755149), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bristol, CT
Bristol is a town in western Connecticut.
Harry Barnes Memorial Nature Center. Indian Rock Nature Preserve. Memorial Boulevard. Rockwell Park. Page Park. 1 Bristol Historical Society Museum, 98 Summer St. (updated Dec 2020) 2 American Clock and Watch Museum, 100 Maple St, ☏ +1 860-583-6070, [email protected]. (updated Jun 2020) New England Carousel Museum. (updated Dec 2020)
1 Lake Compounce Family Theme Park, 822 Lake Ave, ☏ +1 860-583-3300, fax: +1 860-585-9987, [email protected]. (updated Jun 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Bristol (Connecticut) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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