Origin
Bristol, RI
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Bristol, RI to Middletown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Middletown, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Bristol and Middletown, this 10.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Northeast. You can easily complete the drive in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip. Since the entire route is local, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short hop. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that keeps you firmly within Rhode Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 114 | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Metacom Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 114
— 4.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and Middletown, RI.
1
Start on this road
301 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto RI 136
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
5
Continue on RI 136
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Metacom Avenue
6
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ferry Road
7
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
8
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
9
Turn right onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Road
10
Take the ramp onto RI 114
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
RI 114
11
Turn left
108 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 136 / Metacom Avenue
Turn right onto RI 136 / Metacom Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114 / Bristol Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Middletown, RI
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°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.
Road read
19m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus on the road rather than cruising on an interstate. With a highway share of 0%, you will navigate entirely via local roads like Franklin Street, Metacom Avenue, and Ferry Road. The longest stretch you will encounter is a brief 0-mile segment on Franklin Street, meaning you’ll be making frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. This is a technical, low-speed trip that requires your constant attention rather than a monotonous, long-distance highway grind.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on RI 114.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.4 miles (RI 136 / Metacom Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on RI 114. 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 0.4 miles (RI 136 / Metacom Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, 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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