Origin
East Granby, CT
Afternoon in East Granby on Sunday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Granby, CT to Bristol, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Granby, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Granby, CT to Bristol, CT covers 34.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, I 91, CT 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| I 91 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| CT 72 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Rainbow Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| CT 20 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 12.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Granby, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
47 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 187
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto CT 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rainbow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto CT 20
362 ft
·
6 sec
·
CT 20
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto CT 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 91
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 32A
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 84; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 72
Exit 33
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit onto CT 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from East Granby, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 20
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20 toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
8
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32A-32B
Toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32A
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, CT
Afternoon in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
4:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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?
34.5 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 12.7 mi of that is on I 84.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CT 20.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Granby, CT and Bristol, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Waterbury.
Hartford
2 mi in
|
~3m
|
via CT 20
Waterbury
15 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on I 84. 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 Bristol, 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: at 2 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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