Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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New Fairfield, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from Bristol, CT to New Fairfield, CT covers 42.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Wolcott Road, Pembroke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| Wolcott Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Pembroke Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Wolcott Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Padanaram Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Farm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,758 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~599 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 23 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and New Fairfield, CT.
Start on CT 69
Continue on CT 69
Turn straight onto CT 69
Continue on CT 69
Turn right onto Long Hill Road
Continue on Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Farm Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on Bank Street
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto CT 37
Continue on CT 37
Continue on CT 37
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Bristol, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 38.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 37: New Fairfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 37: New Fairfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in New Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
42.7 mi in 59m, mostly highway — 26.4 mi of that is on I 84.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Wolcott Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near North Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,331 ft
Total Descent
1,042 ft
Highest Point
900 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
683 ft
Founded 1785
Bristol is a town in western Connecticut.
Top landmarks
Founded 1740
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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