Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Westbrook, CT
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The drive from Bristol, CT to Westbrook, CT covers 46.4 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, Pine Street, Essex Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 30.1 mi | 35m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Essex Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Westbrook Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Middlesex Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Westbrook, CT.
Start on CT 69
Turn right onto CT 72
Turn left onto CT 72
Turn right onto CT 72
Turn left onto CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CT 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 154
Continue on CT 154
Continue on CT 154
Keep slight right at fork onto Westbrook Road
Continue on Westbrook Road
Continue on CT 153
Continue on CT 153
Continue on Westbrook Place
Turn left onto US 1
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.2 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 0 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
| premium | $5.07 | $9.25 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Westbrook on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
46.4 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 30.1 mi of that is on CT 9.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and Pine Street. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
460 ft
Total Descent
755 ft
Highest Point
381 ft
~33.1 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
Founded 1785
Bristol is a town in western Connecticut.
Top landmarks
Founded 1840
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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