Origin
Kent, CT
Morning in Kent on Tuesday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, CT to Bristol, CT
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
59m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
Kent, CT to Bristol, CT is 36.4 miles and takes about 59m via Northfield Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, making it a convenient local excursion. The route primarily uses surface roads, suggesting a more scenic and relaxed pace than a highway drive. With only one day recommended, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a quick leg of a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Segar Mountain Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Kent Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Woodville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Terryville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northfield Road
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto CT 341
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on CT 341
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Kent Road
4
Turn slight left onto CT 341
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Segar Mountain Road
5
Continue on CT 341
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kent Road
6
Continue on CT 45; CT 341
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
7
Turn straight onto CT 341
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodville Road
8
Continue on CT 341
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Warren Road
9
Turn left onto US 202
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Litchfield Turnpike
10
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
11
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
12
Continue on East Street
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
13
Continue on CT 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
14
Turn right onto CT 254
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Northfield Road
15
Turn left onto Meadow Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Meadow Street
16
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on CT 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
19
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
21
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
22
Turn right onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
23
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Kent, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 341 / Maple Street
Turn sharp left onto CT 341 / Maple Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 202 / Litchfield Turnpike
Turn left onto US 202 / Litchfield Turnpike
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CT 254 / Northfield Road
Turn right onto CT 254 / Northfield Road
Navigation decision point
3
28.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Meadow Street
Turn left onto Meadow Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
CT 72 / Terryville Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72 / Terryville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Litchfield Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, CT
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Washington, CT
18 mi in
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
28 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
59m 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?
This drive is almost entirely surface roads, with only a minimal highway share of 2%. Expect to spend most of your time navigating local streets and country lanes, with the longest continuous stretch on Northfield Road measuring 7.2 miles. This means you'll be experiencing a more grounded drive, likely with more local traffic and varied speed limits compared to interstate travel.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Northfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near CT 341 / Maple Street.
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 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 341 / Maple Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.2 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (CT 254 / Northfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,213 ft
313 ft
Total Climb
1,302 ft
Total Descent
1,384 ft
Highest Point
1,213 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
900 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Northfield Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Litchfield Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (CT 341 / Maple Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.2 miles (US 202 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (CT 254 / Northfield Road): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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