Origin
Bristol, CT
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to Durham, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, CT
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Durham, CT
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Trip Overview
Bristol, CT to Durham, CT is 24.5 miles and takes about 38m via I 691 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for any spontaneous detours or leisurely exploration upon arrival. You'll primarily navigate a mix of highway and surface streets, making it a practical choice for a quick commute or a connection between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 691 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Baileyville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| CT 66 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Middle Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 691
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Durham, CT.
1
Start on CT 69
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto CT 229
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CT 229
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29
Toward CT 10: Milldale
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn sharp right onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
12
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
13
Continue on CT 10
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highland Avenue
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
15
Merge onto I 691
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 691
16
Continue on CT 66
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 66
17
Turn right onto CT 147
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baileyville Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto CT 147; CT 157
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on CT 147
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Middlefield Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto CT 17
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left
130 ft
·
9 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Milldale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 29
Toward CT 10: Milldale
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Durham, CT
Morning in Durham on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 44% of the journey on highways, predominantly I 691. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.7 miles on I 691, providing a period of faster travel. As you transition from the interstate to local roads like Baileyville Road and West Street, expect the pace to slow down. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and more typical suburban or town driving as you approach your destination.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on I 691.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 72 / School Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 691. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Durham, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Durham, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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