Origin
Bristol, CT
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to Glastonbury, 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
35m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Glastonbury, CT
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Trip Overview
Planning a short hop from Bristol to Glastonbury? This 21.3-mile drive will take you about 35 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Pine Street and CT 72, with a smaller portion on Cedar Street, making it a local-focused journey. With only a 20% highway share, expect a more grounded driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making this an economical option for a quick transit. This route stays within Connecticut, offering a straightforward connection within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Wells Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Maple Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| CT 9 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pine Street
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Glastonbury, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 1A
Toward CT 9 North: Newington
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto CT 9
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 38
Toward CT 175: Newington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CT 175
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 175
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Wells Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
13
Turn left onto CT 3
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glastonbury Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Hebron Avenue
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hebron Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Hebron Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — 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.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 9 North: Newington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward CT 9 North: Newington
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CT 175: Newington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward CT 175: Newington
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Main Street, Glastonbury
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Glastonbury, CT
Morning in Glastonbury on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
32 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
35m 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 is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 20% of the route involves highway driving, much of your time will be spent navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 4.9 miles on Pine Street. Expect frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different road types and residential areas. It's less about high-speed cruising and more about attentive local navigation.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Pine Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
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 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on Pine Street. 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 Glastonbury, 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 6.7 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glastonbury, 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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