Origin
Bristol, RI
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Bristol, RI to Barrington, RI
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
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, RI
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Barrington, RI
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Trip Overview
This short, 6.5-mile drive from Bristol to Barrington, Rhode Island, will only take you about 11 minutes to complete. It's a simple, single-day trip that won't require an overnight stay, with a minimal fuel cost of around $1. You'll primarily be navigating local streets, including Hope Street, Main Street, and County Road, with no highway driving involved. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local experience, making it a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. This route is perfect for a quick local excursion or as a short leg of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hope Street
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and Barrington, RI.
1
Start on this road
301 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto RI 114
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hope Street
5
Continue on RI 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
7
Arrive at destination
RI 103; RI 114
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 114 / Hope Street
Turn right onto RI 114 / Hope Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Barrington, RI
Morning in Barrington on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
11m 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?
Expect a very local, turn-heavy drive for this entire 6.5-mile journey, as there's 0% highway share. The road personality is consistent throughout, favoring familiar town and county roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 2.6 miles on Hope Street, offering a brief period of steady driving before more turns. This isn't a route for high speeds or long, sweeping vistas; rather, it's a more intimate, community-focused drive where you'll likely experience varied road conditions typical of established local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Hope Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bristol, RI to Barrington, RI is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (RI 114 / Hope Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Bristol, RI
Full guide →Bristol is a quintessential New England waterfront town. Part of the East Bay communities along with Warren and Barrington, it is on a peninsula in Rhode Island surrounded by Narragensett and Mount Hope Bays. This coastal community has a rich 325-year history and hosts the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States. The town has plentiful year-round recreational activities, and a spectacular waterfront that provides beautiful views and many water sports. The town has not lost its historic "Main Street America" feel with many stately homes, tree-lined streets and old-town store fronts.
Arriving in Barrington, RI
Full guide →Barrington is a scenic town of 17,000 (2020) in Bristol County, Rhode Island with many great waterfront properties and activities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.5-mile drive is perfect for a quick same-day round trip, taking only about 11 minutes each way. You'll get signals and enjoy the local scenery without committing too much time.
Family Friendly
With only 6.5 miles and a short 11-minute drive time, this route is absolutely manageable for families with kids. The turn-heavy nature means you'll be going slow, which is great for little ones.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.5 miles and 11 minutes, this is a breeze for a solo traveler looking for a short, comfortable drive. You can easily do this drive and still have plenty of time for other activities.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This route is ideal for first-time drivers, clocking in at just 6.5 miles and 11 minutes. The complexity is low at 2/10, and you won't be on any highways, making it very straightforward.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Hope Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (RI 114 / Hope Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrington, RI 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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