Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Bristol, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Farmington to Bristol is 8 miles and takes about 11m via Scott Swamp Road/Farmington Avenue/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, making it a straightforward local trip. With no highway driving involved, expect a relaxed pace as you navigate through familiar territory. This route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive without needing an overnight stay. Consider this for a simple point-to-point journey within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Avenue | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and Bristol, CT.
Start on CT 10
Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6; CT 69
Continue on CT 69
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Farmington on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Destination
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
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.
This route is characterized by a turn-heavy local drive, covering 8 miles with zero highway share. You'll spend the entire journey on local roads, primarily Scott Swamp Road, Farmington Avenue, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles on Scott Swamp Road, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments. The road's personality is that of a typical New England town drive, moving through developed areas rather than open country.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Scott Swamp Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Scott Swamp Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 6 / Scott Swamp Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (CT 69 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Farmington is a town in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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