Bristol, NH Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Bristol, NH works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bristol, NH head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
74.6 mi
Salem, NH
Quickest Drive
44m
East Concord, NH
Plan Around Bristol, NH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bristol, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bristol, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bristol, NH
Driving from Bristol, NH
On average, trips departing from Bristol, NH run 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 75 miles (1h 34m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bristol, NH are Salem, NH (74.6 mi, 1h 34m), Hudson, NH (72.8 mi, 1h 34m), and East Concord, NH (35.4 mi, 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 61-mile trip from Bristol, NH, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Bristol, NH and 4 routes heading into Bristol, NH, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 75 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bristol, NH covers 75 miles and takes approximately 1h 34m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.
The average route from Bristol, NH runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 61-mile trip from Bristol, NH costs roughly $9 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, NH include Salem, NH, Hudson, NH and East Concord, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bristol, NH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,157
Median Income
$60,972
Median Home Value
$192,900
Median Age
42.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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